Arvis
Primarily a boy's name of Latvian origin with 640 recorded births. Also given to 189 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Arvis is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latvian origin, a traditional Latvian masculine name. In Latvian, Arvis may relate to the word arvien (always, ever) or connect to the Baltic naming tradition of nature and virtue-related names. It is a name specific to Latvia's rich linguistic heritage.
In the United States, Arvis appears primarily among Latvian American families who came to the country following World War II as refugees from Soviet occupation. The name carries the dignity of a small nation's naming tradition — distinct, deeply rooted, and carrying the cultural identity of the Latvian people with quiet pride.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Arvis is rooted in the Latvian tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1913 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Arvis’s 640 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arvis has 62+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #8305 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 18 | #5975 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 32 | #4602 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 68 | #3294 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 84 | #2793 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 107 | #2254 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 150 | #1896 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 118 | #2606 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 58 | #2509 | — |
The Story of Arvis
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1935, Arvis is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Arvis are most likely born between 1925 and 1945.
How rare is Arvis?
With 640 total births on record, Arvis remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1930s with 150 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Arvis by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Arvis per day would take 1.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(62 years, 1913–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | #8305 |
| 1988 | 7 | #5790 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6600 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5534 |
| 1978 | 5 | #5854 |
| 1976 | 6 | #4975 |
| 1974 | 7 | #4220 |
| 1973 | 7 | #4088 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3871 |
| 1969 | 7 | #3614 |
| 1968 | 5 | #4171 |
| 1967 | 8 | #3006 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2792 |
| 1964 | 9 | #2867 |
| 1963 | 8 | #3058 |
| 1962 | 10 | #2674 |
| 1961 | 5 | #4103 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3359 |
| 1959 | 12 | #2422 |
| 1957 | 10 | #2643 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Arvis as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Arvis has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 189 births since 1917.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1991