How Many People Are Named Arvid?

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

Arvid
Very Rare
Old Norse

Arvid means 'ardent warrior', a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 405,212 Americans are named Arvid, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Arvid are over 60, reflecting its classic roots.

~814
Living in US
1 in 405,212
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ardent warrior
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Traditional
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and wise.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

814
Worldwide Bearers
#41,298
Global Rank
🇫🇮 Finland
82
🇮🇩 Indonesia
80
🇱🇻 Latvia
64
🇵🇭 Philippines
55
🇪🇪 Estonia
43
🇧🇷 Brazil
35
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
33
🇹🇭 Thailand
31
🇦🇱 Albania
31
🇨🇭 Switzerland
25

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
814 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
133
Would be under 30 (4%)
111
Would be 30–60 (4%)
2,914
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 3,158 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

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

📜 Arvid Through the Generations

Arvid has been a name steeped in history, with its peak popularity occurring in 1916 when it was given to 100 newborns. Today, there are only 814 people named Arvid living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Arvid remains a cherished name among older generations, it's experiencing a resurgence among younger parents looking for unique monikers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 630
Wisconsin 200
Michigan 91
North Dakota 90
Illinois 73
California 33
Washington 23
Iowa 20
New York 6
Nebraska 5

⭐ Famous People Named Arvid

Arvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Iran and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles" or "eagle wood". Arvid is a royal male name that is composed of words with the meanings "king" and "legend". In Old Persian, Arvid is derived from Old Persian: 𐎠𐎼𐎡𐎹, romanized: Ariyaʰ + veid meaning "Aryan knowledge".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Arvid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arvid's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Arvid

How Many People Have the Name Arvid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 814 people in the United States currently share the name Arvid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 405,212 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arvid a Common or Rare Name?

Arvid 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 Arvid Mean?

Arvid means "ardent warrior" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arvid Most Popular?

The name Arvid reached peak popularity in 1916, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Arvid?

Approximately 814 people named Arvid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,158. That works out to roughly 1 in 405,212 Americans.

Is Arvid a rare name?

Arvid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 405,212 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arvid mean?

Arvid means "ardent warrior" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Arvid more male or female?

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

When was Arvid most popular?

Arvid peaked in 1916 with 100 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US814
All-Time Births3,158
1 in X1 in 405,212
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1916
World Rank#41,298
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.