How Many People Are Named Arvel?

Complete statistics for the name Arvel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arvel
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Arvel is a very rare male name, with only 515 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 640,798 Americans. This name has a strong generational skew, with 93% of those named Arvel being over 60 years old.

~515
Living in US
1 in 640,798
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Arval
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Respected
22
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership, that's often associated with great achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

515
Worldwide Bearers
#165,861
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇦🇱 Albania
3
🇭🇷 Croatia
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇦🇲 Armenia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇷🇺 Russia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
515 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
158
Would be 30–60 (7%)
2,039
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 2,202 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arvel Through the Generations

Arvel has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1921 when 77 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Arvel is 93, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name. The majority of Arvels are over 60, indicating a name that's deeply rooted in the past and cherished by older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 175
Texas 159
Oklahoma 100
Arkansas 82
Tennessee 68
Missouri 47
Alabama 35
North Carolina 22
West Virginia 10
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Arvel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arvel's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Arvel

How Many People Have the Name Arvel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 515 people in the United States currently share the name Arvel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 640,798 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arvel a Common or Rare Name?

Arvel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arvel Mean?

Arvel means "creative variant of Arval" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arvel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Arvel Most Popular?

The name Arvel reached peak popularity in 1921, with 77 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arvel?

Approximately 515 people named Arvel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,202. That works out to roughly 1 in 640,798 Americans.

Is Arvel a rare name?

Arvel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 640,798 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arvel mean?

Arvel means "creative variant of Arval" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Arvel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Arvel are male and 0% are female.

When was Arvel most popular?

Arvel peaked in 1921 with 77 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US515
All-Time Births2,202
1 in X1 in 640,798
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1921
World Rank#165,861
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.