How Many People Are Named Arvo?

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

Arvo
Very Rare
Finnish

Arvo is a very rare name, with only 27 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 12,175,680 Americans. Most folks named Arvo are over 60, making it a classic, old-school name.

~27
Living in US
1 in 12,175,680
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Value or worth
🌐
Origin
Finnish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Dignified Thoughtful Steady Reserved
2
Life Path Number

The life path number 2 traditionally represents cooperation, diplomacy, and sensitivity. People associated with this number tend to be peacemakers who thrive in partnerships and value harmony in their relationships.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,930
Worldwide Bearers
#71,502
Global Rank
🇫🇮 Finland
5,224
🇪🇪 Estonia
1,923
🇸🇪 Sweden
303
🇺🇸 United States
236
🇨🇦 Canada
129
🇷🇺 Russia
19
🇧🇷 Brazil
17
🇳🇴 Norway
17
🇩🇪 Germany
16
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
27 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
18
Would be under 30 (6%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
299
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 317 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
95

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

📜 Arvo Through the Generations

Arvo has a storied history, with a peak of 43 births in 1915. Today, only 27 people carry the name in the US, showing a stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity. The vast majority, 94%, are over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations. This stability in recent years is noteworthy, given the significant drop from its peak. The name's enduring presence among the elderly suggests a deep family tradition, while its current low numbers highlight its unique status in American naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 56
Minnesota 50
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Arvo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arvo's Finnish roots

📄 About the Name Arvo

How Many People Have the Name Arvo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27 people in the United States currently share the name Arvo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,175,680 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arvo a Common or Rare Name?

Arvo 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 Arvo Mean?

Arvo means "Value or worth" and comes from Finnish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arvo Most Popular?

The name Arvo reached peak popularity in 1915, with 43 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 Arvo?

Approximately 27 people named Arvo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,175,680 Americans.

Is Arvo a rare name?

Arvo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,175,680 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arvo mean?

Arvo means "Value or worth" and comes from Finnish origins.

Is Arvo more male or female?

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

When was Arvo most popular?

Arvo peaked in 1915 with 43 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 US27
All-Time Births317
1 in X1 in 12,175,680
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1915
World Rank#71,502
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.