Total births
161
Girls' name · since 1948
Arnelle
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 161 babies named Arnelle, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 161
- total births
- 1948–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
161 girls have been named Arnelle since 1948, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Arnelle has 161 recorded births among girls since 1948, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2001.
- 161 total births
- 1948–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
161 girls have been named Arnelle since 1948, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 161
- total births
- 1948–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Arnelle was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
51 babies were named Arnelle in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Arnelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arnelle's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arnelle at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Arnelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2001
- Peak year (1995)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Arnelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Arnelle's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Arnelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
126 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 126 births (78% of all-time use).
Arnelle by state
Where Arnelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 31 | 19.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 3.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 3.1% |
New York share of Arnelle's total US births 19.3%
Even split
31 of 161 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arnelle? ▼
161 babies have been named Arnelle since 1948. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1995 with 51 births.
When was Arnelle most popular? ▼
Arnelle was most popular in the 1990s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Arnelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arnelle are New York (31 births), California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Arnelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arnelle since 1948 -- 54 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Arnelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arnetta, Arnita, Arnette, Arnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arnelle's data
- Arnelle's decade-level peak was the 1990s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Arnelles (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Arnelle
Nearby Names Like Arnelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arnelle
Arnetta Girl
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Arnita Girl
2,047 births
Arnette Girl
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Arnell Girl
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Arna Girl
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Compare Arnelle side by side: Arnelle vs Arnetta Arnelle vs Arnita Arnelle vs Arnette
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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, 1948–2001 (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. "Arnelle: Baby Name Since 1948 - 161 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arnelle. 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 Arnelle 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.