Arch
Arch is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Genuine and bold; brave.
Origin and history
Arch is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally functioning as a short form of Archibald. It translates to genuine, bold, or brave. While historically modest in usage, it remains a recognized vintage short name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,572 babies in the United States have been named Arch since 1880. It ranks #2557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.4 %)
- KY (19.3 %)
- TN (14.2 %)
- MO (10.1 %)
- OK (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 415 |
| 1890-1900 | 236 |
| 1900-1910 | 138 |
| 1910-1920 | 344 |
| 1920-1930 | 431 |
| 1930-1940 | 245 |
| 1940-1950 | 206 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Famous people named Arch
- Arch Manning: Athlete, Football Player
- Arch Johnson: Actor
Fun facts
- Arch originated primarily as a nickname for Archibald, which combines elements meaning genuine and bold.
- Short single-syllable vintage names like Arch have seen a modest resurgence alongside similar retro nicknames.