Total births
808
Boys' name · since 1913
Arnel
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 808 babies named Arnel, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 808
- total births
- 1913–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
Arnel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 808 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Arnel recorded 808 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2021.
- 808 total births
- 1913–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
808 boys have been named Arnel since 1913, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 808
- total births
- 1913–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Arnel was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
20 babies were named Arnel in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Arnel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arnel's full recorded timeline at 1977, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arnel at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Arnel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2021
- Peak year (1970)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Arnel popularity over time - girls
22 total births recorded since 1962 (Arnel as girls' name)
Arnel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arnel's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Arnel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 33
1910s
33 births
- 1920s
1920s
63 births
- 1930s
1930s
65 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
66 births
- 1970s
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
115 births
- 1990s
1990s
117 births
- 2000s
2000s
133 births
- 2010s
2010s
56 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 133 births (16% of all-time use).
How Arnel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Arnel's total volume
Arnel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arnel by state
Where Arnel concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 96 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 10 | 1.2% |
California share of Arnel's total US births 11.9%
Even split
96 of 808 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arnel? ▼
Arnel has been given to 808 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 20 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Arnel most popular? ▼
Arnel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Arnel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arnel are California (96 births), Kentucky (10 births).
How long has the name Arnel been used? ▼
Arnel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 109 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Arnel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arnold, Arnulfo, Arnoldo, Arnav, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arnel's data
- Arnel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Arnels (96 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Arnel
Nearby Names Like Arnel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arnel
Arnold Boy
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Arnulfo Boy
#5467 6,316 births
Arnoldo Boy
#3616 4,713 births
Arnav Boy
#3843 3,585 births
Arne Boy
#10989 2,854 births
Compare Arnel side by side: Arnel vs Arnold Arnel vs Arnulfo Arnel vs Arnoldo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–2021 (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. "Arnel: Baby Name Since 1913 - 808 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arnel. 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 Arnel 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 July 2026.