Masculine dossier · first seen 1894

Arvel

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
77
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Arvel

How many people are named Arvel?

Based on SSA birth records through 2006, an estimated 426 Americans born with the name Arvel may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2006.

How rare is Arvel?

Arvel has not appeared in SSA records since 2006. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Arvel?

The median age of a living American named Arvel is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 78 years old.

Is Arvel still popular?

No. Arvel is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2006.

Where is Arvel most common?

Arvel has its strongest geographic signal in Kentucky, where it appears 6.2× more often than the national baseline.

1894Peak 19212025
peak 1921 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,202