girl's name
Armelle
ar-MEL (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 26,535
Armelle is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 1972, when 835 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Armelle Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 100 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 340 |
| 1930s | 850 |
| 1940s | 2,165 |
| 1950s | 6,140 |
| 1960s | 6,530 |
| 1970s | 6,160 |
| 1980s | 1,960 |
| 1990s | 915 |
| 2000s | 750 |
| 2010s | 320 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 140 |
How Popular Is Armelle?
In 2025, Armelle was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Armelle Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Armelle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Armelle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Armelle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Armelle
- French ar-MEL
Sibling Names for Armelle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Armelle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Armelle
How popular is the name Armelle?
In 2025, Armelle was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Armelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Armelle is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Armelle?
Armelle has 2 syllables.
When was Armelle most popular?
Armelle peaked in 1972, when 835 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Armelle a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Armelle currently ranks #1,788 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.