Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1920
Arwood
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Arwood, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1920–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Arwood since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Arwood recorded 15 times among boys since 1920, 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 1920 to 1935.
- 15 total births
- 1920–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Arwood since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 15
- total births
- 1920–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Arwood was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
5 babies were named Arwood in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Arwood's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arwood splits its recorded history at 1924: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births).
Arwood at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Arwood popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1935
- Peak year (1920)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Arwood by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Arwood's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Arwood births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arwood? ▼
15 babies have been named Arwood since 1920. It was last recorded in 1935. The peak year was 1920 with 5 births.
When was Arwood most popular? ▼
Arwood was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Arwood been used? ▼
Records for Arwood go back to 1920, giving 16 years of history through 1935.
What names are similar to Arwood? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arwin, Arwyn. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arwood's data
- Arwood's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 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.
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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, 1920–1935 (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. "Arwood: Baby Name Since 1920 - 15 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arwood. 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 Arwood 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.