Archibald

Archibald is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 176 boys in the United States.

Archibald at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Archibald

Archibald belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Archibald first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #279 in 1890, and in 2024 176 babies received the name — 3,800 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Archibald in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#279 in 1890
Peak year
2024
Babies named Archibald in 2024
176
Total since 1880
3,800

Archibald in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#346 in 2025
Babies named Archibald in 2025
123
Total since 1996
2,051

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Archibald mean?

The meaning of Archibald is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Archibald a boy or girl name?

Archibald is a boy name. In 2024, 176 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Archibald?

Archibald comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Archibald?

Archibald first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #279 in 1890, and 176 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].