Arvid
Borrowed from North Germanic (Danish Arvid, Swedish Arvid, Norwegian Arvid).
Every Arvid since 1880 — 3,167 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arvid
Arvid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,323 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,167 American babies have been named Arvid. Its peak came in 1916, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Arvid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arvid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,323 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,058 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,316 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,806 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,361 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,003 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,575 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,894 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,900 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,824 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,400 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,947 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,174 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,611 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,055 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,526 |
| 1970 | 20 | #1,993 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,485 |
| 1960 | 18 | #1,913 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,846 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,185 |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,059 |
| 1940 | 59 | #810 |
| 1935 | 52 | #872 |
| 1930 | 65 | #802 |
| 1925 | 66 | #814 |
| 1920 | 91 | #667 |
| 1915 | 79 | #652 |
| 1910 | 19 | #679 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,097 |
| 1900 | 9 | #908 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 8 | #742 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #917 |
Famous people named Arvid
- Arvid Carlsson Physician · 1923–2018
- Arvid Horn Politician · 1664–1742
- Arvid Posse Politician · 1820–1901
- Arvid Lindman Politician · 1862–1936
- Arvid August Afzelius Writer · 1785–1871
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arvid mean?
Borrowed from North Germanic (Danish Arvid, Swedish Arvid, Norwegian Arvid).
How popular is the name Arvid in 2025?
Arvid ranked #8,323 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arvid?
3,167 babies have been named Arvid in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arvid most popular?
Arvid peaked in 1916, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Arvid a boy or girl name?
Arvid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arvid rising or falling?
Arvid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arvid?
Well-known people named Arvid include Arvid Carlsson (physician), Arvid Horn (politician), Arvid Posse (politician).