Holding steady.
Popularity of Arvilla since 1880
Babies named Arvilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arvilla's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 92 |
| 1890s | 162 |
| 1900s | 323 |
| 1910s | 705 |
| 1920s | 760 |
| 1930s | 516 |
| 1940s | 232 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arvilla is a rare Victorian-era name with an unclear origin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880, coinciding with the start of Social Security data collection. Its peak year was 1881, and it was primarily used in the 1880s, after which it quickly declined. The name has remained stable in the decades since, with no significant revival. Arvilla's etymology is debated; it may be an elaborated form of a surname or a variant of Arabella, but no definitive source has been established. Despite its obscurity, the name has a quaint, vintage charm that appeals to those seeking a truly uncommon choice.
Arvilla is an obscure name that first appeared in the United States in the 1880s. It may be a coined elaboration of the sound pattern common in Victorian-era names, possibly influenced by the more popular name Arabella or the surname Arvil. The name saw modest use in the late 19th century but quickly faded.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arvi, Villa, Arvy
Variants: Arvila
Sibling names for Arvilla
Names that share Arvilla's style, for a brother or sister.
