Armistice
A truce or suspension of hostilities.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Armistice. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Armistice today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armistice births was 1921 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armistice. 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 Armistice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#3,894
Tracked since 1918
Gender
Gender distribution for Armistice
Armistice is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 11 (52.4%) were male and 10 (47.6%) were female.
Armistice as a male name
- Ranked #3,894 in 1921
- 6 male births in 1921
- Peak: 1921 (6 births)
Armistice as a female name
- Ranked #4,856 in 1927
- 5 female births in 1927
- Peak: 1918 (5 births)
Popularity
Armistice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Armistice from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Armistice 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 Armistice 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 Armistice
The given name Armistice is a relatively modern name, originating from the French word "armistice," which means a cessation of hostilities or a temporary truce. It gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly after World War I, when the Armistice of 11 November 1918 marked the end of the war.
The name Armistice is not derived from any ancient languages or religious texts. It was coined as a direct reference to the historic event of the armistice that ended World War I. The name symbolizes peace, cessation of conflict, and a new beginning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Armistice being used as a given name was in 1919, when a British couple named their daughter Armistice Day Brown to commemorate the armistice that brought an end to the Great War. This was a significant event that marked the beginning of the name's usage.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Armistice. One of them was Armistice Ethel Milligan (1914-2008), an English writer and actress known for her work in the theatre and on radio. Another was Armistice Yvonne Gibbins (1891-1977), a British activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights.
In the United States, Armistice Angelica Pickle (1907-1995) was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement and worked tirelessly for the advancement of women's equality. She was also an advocate for world peace and disarmament.
Armistice Ruth Wainwright (1920-2012) was a Canadian author and poet who wrote extensively about the effects of war and the importance of peace. Her works often reflected on the sacrifices made during World War I and the need for reconciliation.
Lastly, Armistice Evelyn Thompson (1925-2018) was a New Zealand activist and environmentalist who dedicated her life to preserving natural habitats and promoting sustainable living. Her name was a symbol of her commitment to creating a more peaceful and harmonious world.
These individuals, though few in number, carried the name Armistice as a reminder of the significance of peace and the end of conflict. Their lives and work often reflected the values associated with the name, making them notable bearers of this unique and meaningful moniker.
People
Armistice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Armistice 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
Armistice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armistice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armistice 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 Armistice a common name?
We classify Armistice 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, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armistice most popular?
The single biggest year for Armistice was 1921, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armistice 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 Armistice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armistice a male name?
Yes, 52.4% of people registered as Armistice 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 Armistice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armistice 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 Armistice 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 Americans are named Armistice?
You can see how many people have the name Armistice on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.