Arvel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arvel is an Old English name meaning 'inheritance power', derived from 'Aerfweald'. Its historical forms include Aerfweald and Arvel. The name has traits of heritage and strength. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Common variants include Arval and Arvelle.
The name Arvel is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arvel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arvel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 865th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1077th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1913th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3381st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11936th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Arvel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arvel"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrvəl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Arvel is derived from the Old English name 'Aerfweald', which combines the elements 'aer' meaning 'inheritance' and 'weald' meaning 'power' or 'rule'.
Meaning
Inheritance power
Language Evolution
Aerfweald, Arvel
Historical Usage
The name Arvel has been used since the medieval period but gained more attention in the 19th century due to its unique sound and meaning.
Variants & Derivatives
Arval, Arvelle, Arv
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arvel is considered a unique and uncommon name, often associated with a sense of heritage and strength.
Famous People
Arvel S. McCarty, an American politician, Arvel F. H. Leary, an influential educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arvel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arvel"
"Arvel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 865th of 7545 | 978 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1077th of 6773 | 698 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1913th of 7552 | 327 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3381st of 10718 | 147 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11936th of 16616 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Arvel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.84% 819th/1416 |
- |
25.78% 610th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
37.27% 877th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arvel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arvel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arvel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.