Archibald
How to say it: AR-chih-bawld · /ˈɑrtʃɪbɔld/
From Old High German meaning 'truly brave' - vintage Scottish aristocratic name.
Archibald was the 1,017th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 184 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #642 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,017 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 184 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,018 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #642 |
| In France, 2025 | #497 among boys’ names, 80 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly disappearing, Archibald has found its way back. Far below its 1880s height following a low in the 1990s, it looks set to climb again.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give its three syllables a strong and stately character. Archie trims it affectionately while Leopold echoes its old world weight.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Archibald is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #497 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #346.
Famous people named Archibald
- Archibald Hill (1886–1977)English physiologist and biophysicist
- Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847–1929)British Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell (1883–1950)British Army general and Viceroy of India
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