Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1917
Arol
Arol has 30 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 30
- total births
- 1917–1935
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
30 boys have been named Arol since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Arol recorded 30 times among boys since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1935.
- 30 total births
- 1917–1935 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Arol since 1917, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1935.
- 30
- total births
- 1917–1935
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Arol was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
8 babies were named Arol in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Arol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arol's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arol at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Arol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1935
- Peak year (1919)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Arol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Arol's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Arol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 15 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arol? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 30 babies named Arol. The most recent recorded year was 1935. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 8 births.
When was Arol most popular? ▼
Arol was most popular in the 1910s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Arol been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arol since 1917 -- 19 years through the most recent 1935 data.
What names are similar to Arol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aron, Aroldo, Aro, Aronde, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arol's data
- Arol's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Arol
Nearby Names Like Arol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arol
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Aroldo Boy
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Aro Boy
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Aronde Boy
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Aroyal Boy
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Compare Arol side by side: Arol vs Aron Arol vs Aroldo Arol vs Aro
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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, 1917–1935 (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. "Arol: Baby Name Since 1917 - 30 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arol. 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 Arol 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.