An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.
A diminutive of the male given names Archibald or Archie.
Arch is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, a short form of Archibald or Archie, from the Germanic ercanbald meaning 'truly bold.' Where Archie feels friendly and accessible, Arch has a slightly more architectural, dignified quality — like the structure it names.
Arch has 111+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 98 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 18 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 78 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 119 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 176 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 206 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 245 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 431 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 344 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 138 | ▼ |
| 1890s | 236 | ▼ |
| 1880s | 415 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 | #3211 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4613 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4445 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8887 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8794 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9745 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10807 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12290 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12680 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11590 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6448 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6587 |
| 1979 | 7 | #4866 |
| 1978 | 5 | #5839 |
| 1977 | 9 | #3846 |
| 1976 | 5 | #5641 |
| 1974 | 9 | #3574 |
| 1973 | 13 | #2725 |
| 1972 | 10 | #3167 |
| 1971 | 9 | #3387 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology