Arch
Meaningtruly bold · English form of Archibald
- US rank
- #2,765
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #199 in 1880
46 babies were named Arch in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,974 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Arch you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 37,175 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Arch, 46 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arch would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArch has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Archs, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #199. Today it's #2,765, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArch has climbed 5,974 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,765. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningArch is an English form of Archibald, which means “truly bold”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Arch
Arch is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “truly bold”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with A and ending in “-rch”. US birth records list Arch for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 112 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #199 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,765, with 46 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 380 | 2,630 boys |
| 1890s | 207 | 4,833 boys |
| 1900s | 104 | 9,583 boys |
| 1910s | 55 | 18,198 boys |
| 1920s | 39 | 25,549 boys |
| 1930s | 23 | 43,066 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 72,516 boys |
| 1950s | 8.8 | 113,636 boys |
| 1960s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
| 1970s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 71,685 boys |
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Arch
What does the name Arch mean?
Arch means “truly bold” in English, as a form of Archibald.
What is the origin of the name Arch?
Arch has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Arch a boy or girl name?
Arch is a boy name.
How popular is the name Arch?
Arch ranked #2,765 for US boys in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#199).