Arch
Peaked at #199 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Arch — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak 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
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,211 | 37 |
| 2023 | #4,613 | 22 |
| 2022 | #4,445 | 23 |
| 2021 | #8,887 | 8 |
| 2020 | #8,794 | 8 |
| 2018 | #9,745 | 7 |
| 2014 | #10,807 | 6 |
| 2013 | #12,290 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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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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