Arpie
A girl's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 5 babies have been named Arpie in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Arpie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arpie is a girl's baby name of Armenian origin, a diminutive form of Arpi meaning 'ray of light' or 'sun.'
EtymologyShow more
Arpie first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1915. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Arpie may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arpie has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | #4325 | — |
The Story of Arpie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Arpie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Arpie are most likely born between 1915 and 1915.
How rare is Arpie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arpie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1915–1915)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | #4325 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1915