Boy
Archibald
bold, genuine
About Archibald
Grandly aristocratic, Archibald sweeps in with vintage majesty and unapologetic old-world charm. This is a name for parents who appreciate maximalism, who believe more is indeed more, who aren't afraid of making a bold statement. Archibald carries centuries of history in its four syllables—you can practically hear the Highland bagpipes and envision castle ramparts. Yet there's playfulness here too; the inevitable nickname Archie transforms this distinguished gentleman's name into something utterly endearing for a curly-haired toddler. The duality is Archibald's greatest strength—formal enough for the House of Lords, adorable enough for a kindergarten cubby. It's quirky without being weird, traditional without being boring, substantial without being heavy. Archibald suggests intelligence, perhaps even genius—one imagines an inventor, a scholar, someone who thinks deeply and creates boldly. This name doesn't whisper; it announces. It's not for the faint of heart or those seeking to blend in. Archibald demands confidence from both bearer and bestower. But for families who embrace individuality, who celebrate eccentricity, who understand that life's too short for boring names, Archibald offers rewards that far exceed its four syllables. It's unforgettable, irreplaceable, and absolutely magnificent.
Popularity of the Name Archibald
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #326 | |||
| 1881 | #313 | |||
| 1882 | #313 | |||
| 1883 | #310 | |||
| 1884 | #326 | |||
| 1885 | #345 | |||
| 1886 | #312 | |||
| 1887 | #379 | |||
| 1888 | #398 | |||
| 1889 | #372 | |||
| 1890 | #279 | |||
| 1891 | #399 | |||
| 1892 | #303 | |||
| 1893 | #402 | |||
| 1894 | #367 | |||
| 1895 | #369 | |||
| 1896 | #503 | |||
| 1897 | #496 | |||
| 1898 | #437 | |||
| 1899 | #426 | |||
| 1900 | #680 | #58 | ||
| 1901 | #506 | #53 | ||
| 1902 | #509 | #63 | ||
| 1903 | #412 | #63 | ||
| 1904 | #567 | #43 | ||
| 1905 | #617 | #59 | ||
| 1906 | #591 | #58 | ||
| 1907 | #636 | #58 | ||
| 1908 | #588 | #53 | ||
| 1909 | #898 | #69 | ||
| 1910 | #729 | #61 | ||
| 1911 | #860 | #61 | ||
| 1912 | #556 | #62 | ||
| 1913 | #745 | #72 | ||
| 1914 | #758 | #66 | ||
| 1915 | #805 | #88 | ||
| 1916 | #790 | #78 | ||
| 1917 | #714 | #73 | ||
| 1918 | #895 | #90 | ||
| 1919 | #777 | #96 | ||
| 1920 | #887 | #106 | ||
| 1921 | #981 | #111 | ||
| 1922 | #906 | #121 | ||
| 1923 | #815 | #107 | ||
| 1924 | #887 | #116 | ||
| 1925 | #836 | #108 | ||
| 1997 | #645 | |||
| 1998 | #630 | |||
| 1999 | #616 | |||
| 2000 | #629 | |||
| 2001 | #535 | |||
| 2002 | #447 | |||
| 2003 | #447 | |||
| 2004 | #538 | |||
| 2005 | #507 | |||
| 2006 | #442 | |||
| 2007 | #502 | |||
| 2008 | #428 | |||
| 2009 | #470 | |||
| 2010 | #509 | |||
| 2011 | #631 | |||
| 2012 | #498 | |||
| 2013 | #457 | |||
| 2014 | #553 | |||
| 2015 | #465 | |||
| 2016 | #464 | |||
| 2017 | #413 | |||
| 2018 | #407 | #380 | ||
| 2019 | #519 | #939 | ||
| 2020 | #464 | |||
| 2021 | #473 | |||
| 2022 | #456 | #989 | ||
| 2023 | #488 | |||
| 2024 | #382 | |||
| 2025 | #366 | |||
| 1926 | #121 | |||
| 1927 | #129 | |||
| 1928 | #142 | |||
| 1930 | #134 | |||
| 1932 | #142 | |||
| 1933 | #146 | |||
| 1934 | #140 | |||
| 1937 | #158 | |||
| 1939 | #159 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Archibald
Names Similar to Archibald
Nicknames for Archibald
- Arch
- Archie
- Bald
- Baldy
- Archy
Famous People Named Archibald
| Archibald Wavell | British Field Marshal and Governor-General of India |
| Archibald Cox | American lawyer and Special Prosecutor during the Watergate scandal |
| Archibald MacLeish | American poet and Librarian of Congress |
| Archibald Alexander | American Presbyterian theologian and educator |
| Archibald Menzies | Scottish botanist and naturalist |
| Archibald Hill | British physiologist and Nobel laureate |
| Archibald Primrose | Lord Rosebery - British Prime Minister and statesman |
| Archibald Butt | American journalist and presidential aide |
| Archibald Gracie IV | American author and Titanic survivor |
| Archibald Willard | American artist known for "The Spirit of '76" painting |
| Archibald Leach | Cary Grant - British-American actor |
| Archibald Cox Jr. | American businessman and lawyer |
| Archibald Roosevelt | American author and son of President Theodore Roosevelt |
| Archibald Henderson | American marine officer and "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps" |
| Archibald Hillhouse | Canadian politician and Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia |
| Archibald Clark Kerr | Lord Inverchapel - British diplomat |
| Archibald Currie | Australian politician and diplomat |
| Archibald Stuart | American lawyer and Virginia politician |
| Archibald Vivian Hill | British artist and writer |
| Archibald Montgomerie | Earl of Eglinton - Scottish peer and patron of the arts |
Characters Named Archibald
| Archibald "Archie" Andrews | From the "Archie" comic series |
| Archibald "Archie" Leach | Character inspired by Cary Grant in the movie "A Night to Remember" |
| Archibald Asparagus | Character in the animated series "VeggieTales" |
| Archibald Haddock | Captain Haddock - From the comic series "The Adventures of Tintin" |
| Archibald Witwicky | Character in the "Transformers" franchise |
| Archibald "Archie" Logue | Character in the movie "The King's Speech" |
| Archibald Craven | Character in the novel "The Secret Garden" |
| Archibald "Archie" Fenton | Character from the TV series "Danny Phantom" |
| Archibald Snatcher | Character in the movie "ParaNorman" |
| Archibald "Archie" Templar | Character in the TV series "Heartbeat" |
| Archibald "Archie" Panjabi | Character in the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Archibald "Archie" Mitchell | Character in the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Archibald Cunningham | Character in the novel and movie "Outlander" |
| Archibald "Archie" Poole | Character in the book "The Chocolate War" |
| Archibald "Archie" Goodwin | Character in the "Nero Wolfe" detective stories |
| Archibald "Archie" Morris | Character in the TV series "ER" |
| Archibald "Archie" Mercer | Character in the TV series "Monarch of the Glen" |