BoyEnglish origin

Archibald: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A truly bold child with genuine bravery.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1665
Peak
#279 in 1890

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #32618801900: #68219001910: #72919101920: #88719201930: #125819301940: #140019401950: #181619501960: #287919601970: #353419701980: #297119801990: #418619902005: #714220052010: #424420102015: #248520152020: #16652020#1#7142

What Archibald Means

Archibald is a boy name of English origin. A truly bold child with genuine bravery.

How Popular Archibald Is

Archibald currently ranks #1665 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #279 in 1890. It is rising.

Good to Know About Archibald

  • Archibald peaked at #279 in the U.S. in 1890.
  • Archibald has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Archibald is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Questions About Archibald

What does Archibald mean?

Archibald is a boy name of English origin. A truly bold child with genuine bravery.

How popular is Archibald?

Archibald currently ranks #1665 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #279 in 1890. It is rising.

Where does Archibald come from?

Archibald comes from English roots. Archibald peaked at #279 in the U.S. in 1890.

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