Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Archibald

Rising Gaining cultural share

Peak era

2025

Peak births

184

Current vitality

Fragile

Peak generation

Gen Alpha

Quick answers about Archibald

How many people are named Archibald?

An estimated 1,861 living Americans are named Archibald.

How rare is Archibald?

Archibald is uncommon among babies today, with 184 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.

How old is the typical Archibald?

The median age of a living American named Archibald is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 33 years old.

Is Archibald still popular?

Yes — Archibald is currently rising in popularity, with 184 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.7× higher than the previous decade.

1880Peak 20252025

Peak year

2025

Decline from peak

2025

184

All-time

3,985

Archibald is at an all-time high in the latest SSA data. With 184 boys in 2025, it has never been more common.

Archibald peaked in 2025, when 184 boys were given the name.

In 2025, only 184 boys were given the name.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 3,985 Americans named Archibald since 1880.

Rarity scoreVery uncommon

Peak generationGen Alpha

StabilityHigh cross-era durability

TrajectoryGaining cultural share

Living profile

1,944

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age8

Core range3–40

Playground Density Index 0.3%

Wave type

Glacier

A long-duration classic distributed across many generations.