Arvid
Boy nameArvid has been given to 3,167 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed from Danish Arvid, Swedish Arvid or Norwegian Arvid.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,167
Peak year
1916 (100 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Arvid's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #908 |
| 1925 | #814 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Arvid — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Arvid.
FAQ
How popular is the name Arvid?
Arvid has been given to 3,167 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Arvid peak?
Arvid peaked in 1916, when 100 babies were given the name.
Is Arvid a girl or boy name?
Arvid is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Arvid are boys).
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