Holding steady.
Popularity of Arvil since 1892
Babies named Arvil per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arvil's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 393 |
| 1920s | 666 |
| 1930s | 567 |
| 1940s | 415 |
| 1950s | 251 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arvil is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1892 but never ranked in the top 1,000. Its peak usage occurred in 1911, after which it declined steadily. The name's trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, though it is exceptionally uncommon, with fewer than five births per year nationwide. Arvil's origins are uncertain; it may be a variant of Arvel or a modern coinage. The name is predominantly used in the United States and has no strong ties to any particular region or cultural group.
Arvil is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant or diminutive of names like Arvel or Arvin, or a modern creation combining the popular 'Ar-' sound with the '-vil' ending. It appears in U.S. records as early as 1892 but has never achieved widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arvel
Sibling names for Arvil
Names that share Arvil's style, for a brother or sister.
