Arvol
A masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly from Latin words meaning "beautiful field".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Arvol. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arvol today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arvol births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arvol. 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 Arvol. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#3,892
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Arvol: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arvol 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 Arvol 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arvol
The given name Arvol is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, spoken by the Norse people who inhabited parts of Scandinavia and other regions of Northern Europe during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the late 11th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "arfr," meaning "inheritance" or "heritage," and the suffix "-oll," which was a common ending for masculine names in that language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arvol can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical tales and literature from medieval Iceland. In the Saga of Erik the Red, written around the late 12th or early 13th century, there is a character named Arvol Eriksson, who was the son of the famous Norse explorer Erik the Red.
During the Middle Ages, the name Arvol was relatively uncommon but was still used in some parts of Scandinavia and the British Isles, where Norse settlers had established settlements. In the 12th century, an Icelandic chieftain named Arvol Thorsteinsson is mentioned in the Book of Settlements, an account of the early settlers of Iceland.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Arvol was Arvol Svensson, a Swedish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 14th century. Svensson played a significant role in the Swedish-Norwegian War of the 1360s and is credited with leading the defense of Stockholm against Danish forces.
In the 16th century, Arvol Oxenstierna, a Swedish statesman and diplomat, served as the Lord High Chancellor of Sweden during the reign of King Gustavus Adolphus. Oxenstierna was instrumental in shaping Swedish foreign policy and was a key figure in the Thirty Years' War.
Another notable individual with the name Arvol was Arvol Liljencrantz, a Swedish general and military leader who lived in the 17th century. Liljencrantz fought in several conflicts, including the Scanian War and the Great Northern War, and was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
While the name Arvol has its roots in Old Norse and was more prevalent in Scandinavia and the British Isles during the Middle Ages and the early modern period, it has since become relatively uncommon in most parts of the world. However, it remains a part of the cultural heritage and history of the Norse people and their descendants.
People
Arvol + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arvol 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
Arvol: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arvol?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arvol 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 Arvol a common name?
We classify Arvol 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, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arvol most popular?
The single biggest year for Arvol was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arvol 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 Arvol in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arvol a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arvol 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 Arvol still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arvol 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 Arvol 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 Arvol as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.