Unisex · #8,700 in 2026

Arzell

Current Rank
#8,700
Peak Rank
#2,849 (1932)
Total Babies
81
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,666 (8 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,849 (81 total)
👦As Boy Name
1917
First Year
1993
Last Year
1932
Peak Year
#2849
Peak Rank
81
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1921
First Year
1921
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3666
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Arzell

As a girl name

Arzell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1921, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 8 Arzells were born — ranking #3,666 that year. As of 2026, Arzell ranks #3,666 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Arzells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Arzell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1917, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 8 Arzells were born — ranking #2,849 that year. As of 2026, Arzell ranks #8,700 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 81 Arzells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Arzell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arzell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arzell

What does the name Arzell mean?
Arzell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Arzell in 2026?
In 2026, Arzell ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Arzell most popular?
Arzell reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #2,849 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Arzell a unisex name?
Yes — Arzell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Arzells assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Arzell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arzell include Artee, Norwin, Dellas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arzell

Arzell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 81 births in the dataset. Arzell's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #2,849. Use the chart and map above to compare Arzell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.