Arvle
A variant form of the Latin name Arvilus of unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Arvle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arvle today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arvle births was 1928 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arvle. 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 Arvle is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Arvles were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arvle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1928
15 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1939 SSA rank
#3,513
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Arvle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arvle from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Arvle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arvle 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 Arvle 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 Arvle
The name Arvle finds its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Germanic root word "arn," which means "eagle." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as having the strength, courage, and sharp vision associated with the majestic bird of prey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arvle can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 9th century. The document mentions an individual named Arvle, who was a landowner in the region of present-day Germany.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Arvle was predominantly found in Germanic-speaking regions of Europe, including parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was particularly popular among the nobility and warrior classes, as the name's association with the eagle symbolized bravery and nobility.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Arvle von Rothenburg was a prominent military commander who fought in the Crusades. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time, further cementing the name's association with valor and prowess in battle.
During the Renaissance period, the name Arvle gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Arvle Meißner, a German humanist and philosopher who lived from 1472 to 1538. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during his time.
In the realm of literature, Arvle Grimmelshaus was a German novelist and satirist who lived from 1625 to 1676. His most famous work, "Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus," is considered a masterpiece of German baroque literature and a significant contribution to the development of the novel as a literary form.
While the name Arvle has become less common in modern times, it continues to carry a sense of strength, nobility, and connection to the ancient Germanic heritage.
People
Arvle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arvle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arvle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arvle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arvle 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Arvle a common name?
We classify Arvle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arvle most popular?
The single biggest year for Arvle was 1928, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arvle is about 91 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 Arvle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arvle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arvle 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 Arvle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arvle 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 Arvle 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 share the name Arvle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.