Archibald Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Archibald means 'genuine and bold'.
Meaning of the Name Archibald
Archibald is a masculine name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old High German name Archambald, which means 'genuine and bold'. The name was brought to Scotland by the Normans and became a popular choice among the Scottish nobility. Archibald is associated with strength, courage, and nobility.
Popularity of the Name Archibald
The popularity for the name Archibald peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 147 births, which ranked number 2,769 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Archibald had the most male births in 2022 with 147, which ranked number 1,288 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Archibald has increased sharply over the last ten years from 34 births to 147 births, an increase of 332.35%. Among males, Archibald has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 34 births to 147 births, an increase of 332.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Archibald
- 20 Year Trend of Archibald: 1737.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Archibald: 332.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Archibald: 332.35%
Popularity of Archibald by State
For males, Archibald was most popular in Midwestern states with 38 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Archibald. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 11 | 1534 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 8 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 6 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Archibald
- Total Births of Archibald: 170 (15.77%)
- Male Births of Archibald: 170 (15.77%)
Given the upward trend of Archibald over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.77% increase in total births, for a total of 170 births in 2024. Male births for Archibald have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 170 male births in 2024, an increase of 15.77%.