Arzie
A boy's name of Germanic origin with 53 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Arzie is a one-syllable boy's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 53 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Arzie is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arzie is a boy's baby name, possibly a diminutive or variant of Arlo or Arlis, or a pet form of names beginning with Ar- such as Arnold (from the Germanic Arnwald, meaning 'eagle power') or Archie. The -zie ending gives it an informal, affectionate quality.
Nickname-style names used as full given names have a long tradition in American naming, particularly in the South and Midwest. Arzie carries that warm, friendly energy — the kind of name that feels like an embrace, casual and full of character.
EtymologyShow more
Arzie 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., Arzie has been recorded as a boy's name since 1915, with 53 total births. Browse the Germanic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arzie has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 13 | — |
The Story of Arzie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Arzie is a name steeped in history. Boys named Arzie are most likely born between 1915 and 1928.
How rare is Arzie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arzie 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 1920s with 29 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Arzie by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1915–1953)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | #3830 |
| 1932 | 6 | #3388 |
| 1929 | 5 | #3995 |
| 1927 | 5 | #4243 |
| 1926 | 8 | #3150 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4242 |
| 1924 | 6 | #3902 |
| 1918 | 8 | #3120 |
| 1915 | 5 | #3860 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1953