Arvil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arvil has its roots in Old English, meaning 'eagle by the river.' It has evolved through various historical forms and is characterized by its unique sound and nature-related meaning. There is no direct biblical relevance to this name, and while it has had limited historical usage, it has gained popularity in modern times as parents seek distinctive names for their children.
The name Arvil 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, Arvil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Arvil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 864th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 878th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1538th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3664th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Arvil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arvil"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrvɪl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Arvil is derived from the Old English elements 'ear,' meaning 'eagle,' and 'wiel,' meaning 'stream' or 'river.' Thus, it can be interpreted as 'eagle by the river.'
Meaning
eagle by the river
Language Evolution
Earvil (Old English), Arvile (Middle English), Arvil (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Arvil was relatively uncommon historically but saw a resurgence in the 20th century as unique names became more popular.
Variants & Derivatives
Arville, Arv, Ari
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arvil is perceived as a unique and strong name, often associated with nature and strength due to its meaning.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arvil"
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 "Arvil"
"Arvil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 864th of 7545 | 983 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 878th of 6773 | 958 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1538th of 7552 | 492 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3664th of 10718 | 127 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Arvil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.53% 1112th/1416 |
- |
23.80% 563rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
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26.31% 619th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
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43.04% 1228th/2853 |
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| 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 "Arvil" 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 "Arvil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arvil" 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.