unisex name
Arkie
AR-kee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 220
Arkie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 83% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1942 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Arkie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 28 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 10 |
How Popular Is Arkie?
In 1942, Arkie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arkie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arkie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arkie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arkie
- English AR-kee
Sibling Names for Arkie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arkie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arkie
How popular is the name Arkie?
In 1942, Arkie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Arkie a girl's or a boy's name?
Arkie is used for both girls and boys. About 83% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Arkie?
Arkie has 2 syllables.
When was Arkie most popular?
Arkie peaked in 1917, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.