Arnell
Every Arnell since 1910 — 2,080 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arnell
Arnell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1910, 2,080 American babies have been named Arnell — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1962, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arnell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arnell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #9,915 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #10,902 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,700 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,662 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #10,890 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #10,862 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,074 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,253 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,168 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #10,900 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,609 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #10,872 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,788 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,674 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,011 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,019 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,517 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,401 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,602 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,686 | 13 | #4,528 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,427 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,082 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,228 | 18 | #2,623 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,367 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,412 | 20 | #1,992 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,755 | 9 | #2,791 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,522 | 26 | #1,582 |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,873 | 5 | #3,907 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,917 | 14 | #2,029 |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,068 | 12 | #2,013 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,747 | 9 | #2,489 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,852 | 8 | #2,728 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,205 | 7 | #3,307 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,952 | — | — |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,363 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,914 | 7 | #3,106 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,161 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arnell in 2025?
Arnell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Arnell?
2,080 babies have been named Arnell in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arnell most popular?
Arnell peaked in 1962, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Arnell a boy or girl name?
Arnell is used for both: about 38% of babies named Arnell have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Arnell rising or falling?
Arnell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.