Archille
A masculine name deriving from the Greek archillos, meaning "leader of men".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Archille. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Archille today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Archille births was 1926 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Archille. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Archille. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#3,721
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Archille: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Archille by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Archille during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Archille
The name Archille is derived from the ancient Greek name Achilles, which has its roots in the word "akhos," meaning pain or grief. This name gained prominence through the legendary Greek hero Achilles, the central figure in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
The Iliad, believed to have been composed around the 8th century BCE, tells the story of the Trojan War, where Achilles played a pivotal role. He was depicted as a great warrior, whose anger and pride led to immense suffering and loss of life. Achilles' name became synonymous with bravery, skill in battle, and invincibility, as he was said to be immune to harm except for a small spot on his heel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Achilles can be found in the ancient Greek texts, particularly in the works of Homer and other classical writers who wrote about the Trojan War and its heroes. The name has been transcribed and adapted into various languages and cultures, leading to different spellings and pronunciations, such as Archille.
Throughout history, the name Archille has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Archille Tuccaro (1597-1668), an Italian Baroque painter known for his religious works and frescoes in churches across Italy.
2. Archille Simonetti (1838-1900), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
3. Archille Gorky (1904-1948), an Armenian-American painter and a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, born as Vosdanig Adoian.
4. Archille Semenoff (1923-2017), a French painter and sculptor known for his abstract and figurative works, influenced by Cubism and Surrealism.
5. Archille Gemayel (1936-1982), a Lebanese politician and former president of Lebanon, assassinated during the Lebanese Civil War.
While the name Archille may not be as common as its Greek counterpart Achilles, it has persisted through various cultures and time periods, carrying the legacy of the legendary Greek hero and serving as a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Greek mythology and literature.
People
Archille + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Archille as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Archille: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Archille?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Archille going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Archille a common name?
We classify Archille as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Archille most popular?
The single biggest year for Archille was 1926, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Archille is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Archille in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Archille a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Archille in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Archille still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Archille in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Archille can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Archille as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.