Holding steady.
Popularity of Arvie since 1884
Babies named Arvie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
| 1900s | 41 | 0 |
| 1910s | 73 | 67 |
| 1920s | 93 | 121 |
| 1930s | 46 | 124 |
| 1940s | 7 | 89 |
| 1950s | 0 | 49 |
| 1960s | 0 | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arvie is a rare and unisex name that saw its peak in the United States during 1917, with no recent rank indicating widespread use. The name's rarity is underscored by its current 1-in-N value being effectively zero, as it falls outside the top names. Over the past century, Arvie has maintained a stable, low-key presence, never experiencing a revival. Its trajectory shows steady but minute usage since the 1910s, with no top states recorded. The name's origins are unclear, but it may be a diminutive of Arvin or a variant of Harvey, both of which provide a gentle, old-fashioned feel.
Arvie likely originated as a diminutive of the name Arvin, which itself is a variant of Harvey, derived from the Breton 'haerviu' meaning 'battle worthy.' Alternatively, Arvie may be a modern spelling variant of Harvey. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s, but has since declined in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arvy
Sibling names for Arvie
Names that share Arvie's style, for a brother or sister.
