Total births
1,282
Unisex name · since 1914
Arnell
1,282 babies named Arnell in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1961. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,282
- total births
- 1914–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
Arnell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,282 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arnell has been recorded 1,282 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2022.
- 1,282 total births
- 1914–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 14% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,282 boys have been named Arnell since 1914, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,282
- total births
- 1914–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Arnell was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
28 babies were named Arnell in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Arnell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arnell splits its recorded history at 1970: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arnell at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Arnell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2022
- Peak year (1961)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Arnell popularity over time - girls
798 total births recorded since 1910 (Arnell as girls' name)
Arnell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Arnell's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Arnell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 36
1910s
36 births
- 1920s 56
1920s
56 births
- 1930s
1930s
102 births
- 1940s
1940s
87 births
- 1950s
1950s
135 births
- 1960s
1960s
184 births
- 1970s
1970s
181 births
- 1980s
1980s
165 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
88 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 184 births (14% of all-time use).
How Arnell 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 Arnell's total volume
Arnell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arnell by state
Where Arnell concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arnell? ▼
1,282 babies have been named Arnell since 1914. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1961 with 28 births.
When was Arnell most popular? ▼
Arnell was most popular in the 1960s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Arnell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arnell are Illinois (28 births), Missouri (5 births).
Is Arnell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arnell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,282 births, and as a girl's name it has 798 births.
How long has the name Arnell been used? ▼
Records for Arnell go back to 1914, giving 109 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Arnell? ▼
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 Arnell's data
- Arnell's decade-level peak was the 1960s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Arnells (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Arnell
Nearby Names Like Arnell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arnell
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 Arnell side by side: Arnell vs Arnold Arnell vs Arnulfo Arnell vs Arnoldo
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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, 1914–2022 (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. "Arnell: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,282 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arnell. 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 Arnell 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.