Arch
A diminutive of the male given names Archibald and Archie.
Every Arch since 1880 — 2,572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arch
Arch is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,767 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,572 American babies have been named Arch. Its peak came in 1880, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arch stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arch year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,767 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,221 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,617 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,449 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,802 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,747 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,291 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,682 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,591 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,448 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,587 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,900 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,275 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,044 |
| 1955 | 25 | #1,541 |
| 1950 | 21 | #1,616 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,012 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,683 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,543 |
| 1930 | 35 | #1,193 |
| 1925 | 40 | #1,111 |
| 1920 | 48 | #988 |
| 1915 | 39 | #1,015 |
| 1910 | 13 | #863 |
| 1905 | 11 | #744 |
| 1900 | 18 | #580 |
| 1895 | 15 | #531 |
| 1890 | 23 | #370 |
| 1885 | 30 | #307 |
| 1880 | 61 | #199 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arch mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Archibald and Archie.
How popular is the name Arch in 2025?
Arch ranked #2,767 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arch?
2,572 babies have been named Arch in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arch most popular?
Arch peaked in 1880, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Arch a boy or girl name?
Arch is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arch rising or falling?
Arch is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.