Declining since 2020, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Arvid since 1880
Babies named Arvid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 44 |
| 1890s | 79 |
| 1900s | 73 |
| 1910s | 565 |
| 1920s | 709 |
| 1930s | 573 |
| 1940s | 497 |
| 1950s | 287 |
| 1960s | 114 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Arvid, a traditional Scandinavian name meaning 'eagle tree,' has seen very limited use in the United States. According to Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1880, but it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1916, around the time many Scandinavian immigrant families were naming children after Old Norse heroes. In 2025, Arvid ranked 8,243, meaning only about 1 in 189,786 newborn boys received the name. The trajectory of the name has been falling since 2020, indicating further decline. While the top states for its use are not listed, the name remains most common in areas with Scandinavian heritage. Arvid's rarity makes it a distinctive choice, but it has not experienced a revival in recent decades.
Arvid is derived from the Old Norse name Arnviðr, composed of the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'viðr' meaning 'tree' or 'forest.' It has been used in Sweden and Norway since medieval times and was borne by several early Swedish noble families. The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Sweden, and saw modest use in the United States during the same period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arve
Sibling names for Arvid
Names that share Arvid's style, for a brother or sister.
