Arcie
A masculine diminutive form of Archibald, meaning "genuine and bold".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Arcie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Arcie today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arcie births was 1915 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arcie. 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
- • The typical person named Arcie is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Arcies were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arcie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1915
17 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1924 SSA rank
#3,893
Tracked since 1915
Gender
Gender distribution for Arcie
Arcie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 70 total registrations, 17 (24.3%) were male and 53 (75.7%) were female.
Arcie as a male name
- Ranked #3,893 in 1924
- 6 male births in 1924
- Peak: 1915 (6 births)
Arcie as a female name
- Ranked #4,989 in 1946
- 5 female births in 1946
- Peak: 1926 (12 births)
Popularity
Arcie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arcie from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 37 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arcie 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 Arcie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arcie
The name Arcie is a diminutive form of the name Archibald, which has its origins in the Germanic languages. Archibald is derived from the Old German words "ercan," meaning genuine or precious, and "bald," meaning bold or brave. The name was brought to the British Isles by Norman settlers in the 11th century and gained popularity in Scotland and England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arcie can be found in the Domesday Book, a census conducted in England in 1086. The name Archibald was mentioned in this historical record, indicating its presence in medieval England. The diminutive form Arcie likely emerged later as a shortened variation.
In the 13th century, the name Arcie appeared in the writings of the Scottish historian John of Fordun, who mentioned an individual named Arcie of Galloway. This suggests that the name was in use in Scotland during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arcie. One of the earliest recorded was Arcie Douglas (1489-1557), a Scottish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Anglo-Scottish Wars. Another prominent figure was Arcie Campbell (1598-1661), a Scottish clergyman and writer who served as the Bishop of Argyll.
In the 18th century, Arcie Mackenzie (1710-1783) was a Scottish explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the development of the Canadian fur trade. He was also known for his interactions with various Native American tribes.
Moving into the 19th century, Arcie Clyde (1819-1892) was an American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He was also a prominent supporter of educational institutions in his home state of North Carolina.
Another individual of note was Arcie Wainwright (1845-1923), a British military officer and explorer who served in the British Indian Army and was involved in several expeditions to the Himalayas.
These examples demonstrate the historical use of the name Arcie across various regions and time periods, often associated with individuals of influence and achievement in their respective fields.
People
Arcie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arcie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arcie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arcie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arcie 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 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Arcie a common name?
We classify Arcie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arcie most popular?
The single biggest year for Arcie was 1915, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arcie is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Arcie a female name?
Yes, 75.7% of people registered as Arcie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.