Arnell
Arnell is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eagle power or eagle ruler.
Origin and history
Arnell is an English name derived either as a variant of Arnold or from an English surname based on the Old Norse personal name Arnketill or Old English elements. It carries the traditional Germanic meaning associated with eagle power. In the United States, it has seen uncommon but steady usage historically, functioning as both a given name and a surname.
Popularity in the United States
1,282 babies in the United States have been named Arnell since 1880. It ranks #3422 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- IL (84.8 %)
- MO (15.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 102 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 135 |
| 1960-1970 | 184 |
| 1970-1980 | 181 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 134 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 88 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Fun facts
- Arnell originated primarily as an English surname before being adopted as a given name.
- The root element 'arn' traces back to ancient Germanic words meaning 'eagle'.