Total births
758
Boys' name · since 1907
Arville
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 758 babies named Arville, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 758
- total births
- 1907–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
758 boys have been named Arville since 1907, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Arville recorded 758 times among boys since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1977.
- 758 total births
- 1907–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
758 boys have been named Arville since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 758
- total births
- 1907–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Arville was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
29 babies were named Arville in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Arville's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arville's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1907, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arville at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Arville popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1977
- Peak year (1923)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Arville popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1909 (Arville as girls' name)
Arville by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Arville's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Arville births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
136 births
- 1920s
1920s
214 births
- 1930s
1930s
167 births
- 1940s
1940s
112 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s 37
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 214 births (28% of all-time use).
How Arville 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 Arville's total volume
Arville vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arville by state
Where Arville concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 55 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Arville's total US births 7.3%
Even split
55 of 758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arville? ▼
Since 1907, Social Security records show 758 babies named Arville. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 29 births.
When was Arville most popular? ▼
Arville was most popular in the 1920s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Arville most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arville are Kentucky (55 births), Texas (10 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Arville been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arville since 1907 -- 71 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Arville? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arvin, Arvid, Arvil, Arvel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arville's data
- Arville's decade-level peak was the 1920s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Arvilles (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Arville
Nearby Names Like Arville
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arville
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Arvid Boy
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Arvil Boy
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Arvel Boy
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Arvis Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1907–1977 (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. "Arville: Baby Name Since 1907 - 758 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arville. 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 Arville 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 June 2026.