Arvilla
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 2,931 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
adessive plural of arpi
Arvilla is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, possibly a feminine form of Arvid (from the Old Norse Arnviðr, combining arn 'eagle' and viðr 'tree,' meaning 'eagle tree') with the -illa suffix, or a variant of Orvilla (from the French place name meaning 'gold town').
Arvilla was used primarily in the American Midwest and South in the early-to-mid 20th century. It has the rugged, naturalistic quality of Scandinavian-influenced naming — a name that evokes the great eagle perched in the highest branches.
EtymologyShow more
Arvilla is cataloged under the Germanic naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'
In the U.S., Arvilla has been recorded as a girl's name since 1880, with 2,931 total births. Browse the Germanic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arvilla has 85+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37 | #6025 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 104 | #3960 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 232 | #1954 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 516 | #1005 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 760 | #854 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 705 | #704 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 323 | #626 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 162 | #790 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 92 | #693 | — |
The Story of Arvilla
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Arvilla is a name steeped in history. Girls named Arvilla are most likely born between 1914 and 1934.
How rare is Arvilla?
With 2,931 total births on record, Arvilla remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 760 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Arvilla by the numbers
- Would fill 61 school buses
- Meeting one Arvilla per day would take 8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(85 years, 1880–1968)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 8 | #5173 |
| 1967 | 5 | #6875 |
| 1966 | 6 | #5845 |
| 1964 | 5 | #6832 |
| 1961 | 5 | #6633 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4791 |
| 1959 | 13 | #3447 |
| 1958 | 7 | #4926 |
| 1957 | 5 | #6139 |
| 1956 | 8 | #4482 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3391 |
| 1954 | 10 | #3734 |
| 1953 | 6 | #5076 |
| 1952 | 14 | #2925 |
| 1951 | 15 | #2699 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2785 |
| 1949 | 17 | #2417 |
| 1948 | 19 | #2264 |
| 1947 | 16 | #2543 |
| 1946 | 19 | #2159 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–1968