Arkie
boy nameArkie entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2479 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#2479
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4151 |
| 1930s | #2815 |
| 1940s | #3533 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Arkie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Arkie alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arkie in 2025?
- Arkie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Arkie most popular?
- Arkie peaked in 1937, reaching #2479 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arkie with classmates?
- Arkie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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