Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Arch
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1880
Peak births
61
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Arch
How many people are named Arch?
An estimated 541 living Americans are named Arch.
How rare is Arch?
Arch is very rare among babies today, with 46 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 24.6% from its 1880 peak.
How old is the typical Arch?
The median age of a living American named Arch is approximately 59 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 72 years old.
Is Arch still popular?
Yes — Arch is currently rising in popularity, with 46 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 9.4× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 18802025
Peak year
1880
Decline from peak
24.6%
2025
46
All-time
2,572