Total births
324
Girls' name · since 1903
Arcola
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 324 babies named Arcola, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 324
- total births
- 1903–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Arcola sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 324 recorded since 1903.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arcola has been recorded 324 times among girls since 1903, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 1958.
- 324 total births
- 1903–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
324 girls have been named Arcola since 1903, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 324
- total births
- 1903–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Arcola was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
16 babies were named Arcola in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Arcola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arcola's full recorded timeline at 1926, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1908, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arcola at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Arcola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–1958
- Peak year (1919)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Arcola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Arcola's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Arcola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
89 births
- 1920s
1920s
101 births
- 1930s
1930s
62 births
- 1940s 36
1940s
36 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 101 births (31% of all-time use).
Arcola by state
Where Arcola concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 31 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.5% |
Alabama share of Arcola's total US births 9.6%
Even split
31 of 324 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arcola? ▼
Arcola has been given to 324 babies in the U.S. since 1903, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1958. 16 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Arcola most popular? ▼
Arcola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Arcola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arcola are Alabama (31 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Arcola been used? ▼
Records for Arcola go back to 1903, giving 56 years of history through 1958.
What names are similar to Arcola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arcelia, Archie, Arcadia, Archer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arcola's data
- Arcola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Arcolas (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arcola
Nearby Names Like Arcola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arcola
Arcelia Girl
#11169 1,836 births
Archie Girl
1,291 births
Arcadia Girl
#6427 660 births
Archer Girl
#5281 412 births
Archana Girl
408 births
Compare Arcola side by side: Arcola vs Arcelia Arcola vs Archie Arcola vs Arcadia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1903–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arcola: Baby Name Since 1903 - 324 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arcola. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arcola draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.