Total births
23
Boys' name · since 1928
Arthell
Arthell has 23 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1934 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 23
- total births
- 1928–1968
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
23 boys have been named Arthell since 1928, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arthell has been recorded 23 times among boys since 1928, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1968.
- 23 total births
- 1928–1968 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 boys have been named Arthell since 1928, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1968.
- 23
- total births
- 1928–1968
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Arthell was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
7 babies were named Arthell in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Arthell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arthell's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1934 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arthell at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Arthell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1968
- Peak year (1934)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Arthell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arthell's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Arthell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 12 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arthell? ▼
23 babies have been named Arthell since 1928. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1934 with 7 births.
When was Arthell most popular? ▼
Arthell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
How long has the name Arthell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arthell since 1928 -- 41 years through the most recent 1968 data.
What names are similar to Arthell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arthur, Arturo, Art, Artis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arthell's data
- Arthell's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1960s (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 Arthell
Nearby Names Like Arthell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arthell
Arthur Boy
#105 548,729 births
Arturo Boy
#578 57,082 births
Art Boy
#3899 6,141 births
Artis Boy
#4900 5,377 births
Arther Boy
4,993 births
Compare Arthell side by side: Arthell vs Arthur Arthell vs Arturo Arthell vs Art
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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, 1928–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arthell: Baby Name Since 1928 - 23 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arthell. 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 Arthell 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.