Archibald
boy name#1145 in 2025Archibald entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #279 in 1890, ranks #1145 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1145
rank today
#279
peak (1890)
184
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #338 |
| 1890s | #397 |
| 1900s | #599 |
| 1910s | #762 |
| 1920s | #970 |
| 1930s | #1550 |
| 1940s | #1658 |
| 1950s | #1938 |
| 1960s | #2664 |
| 1970s | #4010 |
| 1980s | #4996 |
| 1990s | #5885 |
| 2000s | #8270 |
| 2010s | #3162 |
| 2020s | #1369 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Archibald has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Archibald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Archibald alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Archibald in 2025?
- Archibald ranks #1145 among US boy names in 2025, with 184 babies given the name.
- When was the name Archibald most popular?
- Archibald peaked in 1890, reaching #279 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Archibald with classmates?
- Archibald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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