Boys — US data, 1880-2024

Arch

Peaked at #199 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.

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ArchBoys (United States)

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Arch (Boys)

Peak rank

#199

in 1880

Current rank

#3211

in 2024

Years tracked

111

1880–2024

Trend

Rising

Arch was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #199), with 61 babies given the name that year.

Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10807 (2014) to #3211 (2024) — a 70% improvement.

As of 2024, Arch ranks #3211 nationally for boys, with 37 babies given the name that year.

Recent years

YearRankBirths
2024#3,21137
2023#4,61322
2022#4,44523
2021#8,8878
2020#8,7948
2018#9,7457
2014#10,8076
2013#12,2905

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 18802024.

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Common Questions

When was Arch most popular?

Arch was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #199 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.

Is Arch becoming more or less popular?

Currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.

How many babies have been named Arch?

At least 2,526 babies have been recorded with the name Arch in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.

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