Arzell
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 81 recorded births. Also given to 8 girls.
Meaning & Origin
cockles; cockleshells
Arzell is a boy's and girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly an American surname-based given name. It has a strong, distinctive sound with the "-ell" ending common in many American family names.
Arzell has the confident, stand-alone quality of a name that needs no explanation. Its rarity makes it genuinely unique, and its strong consonant sounds give it a grounded, dependable feel for parents who want something that is truly their own.
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Phonetically, Arzell belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Arzell’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arzell has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| 1960s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 25 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 22 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 7 | — |
The Story of Arzell
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1932, Arzell is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Arzell are most likely born between 1922 and 1942.
How rare is Arzell?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arzell is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 25 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Arzell by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1917–1993)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | #8782 |
| 1971 | 5 | #4967 |
| 1964 | 5 | #4074 |
| 1949 | 8 | #2812 |
| 1947 | 7 | #3106 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3363 |
| 1944 | 5 | #3455 |
| 1934 | 8 | #2751 |
| 1933 | 6 | #3298 |
| 1932 | 8 | #2862 |
| 1926 | 7 | #3407 |
| 1921 | 5 | #4372 |
| 1917 | 7 | #3241 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Arzell as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Arzell has also been given to 8 girls in the U.S. since 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–1993