Arcilia
Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin roots suggesting "arc" or "rainbow".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Arcilia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arcilia today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arcilia births was 1955 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arcilia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Arcilia is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Arcilias were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arcilia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1955
9 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1955 SSA rank
#4,082
Tracked since 1942
Census
Arcilia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 153 people with the first name Arcilia, which placed it at #44,840 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,840
National first-name rank
People counted
153
153 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
94.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arcilia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Arcilia is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Arcilia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Arcilia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.1% · 144
- White3.9% · 6
- Black or African American1.3% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Popularity
Arcilia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arcilia from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 15 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arcilia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arcilia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arcilias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Arcilia
The given name Arcilia is derived from the Latin word "arcilis," which means "chest" or "box." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was initially used as a surname for families involved in the crafting or trade of boxes and chests.
During the late Roman period, around the 4th and 5th centuries CE, the name Arcilia began to emerge as a feminine given name. It is believed that this transition occurred as a result of the increasing popularity of naming children after virtues, occupations, or physical attributes, a practice that was common in the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arcilia can be found in a Roman inscription from the 5th century, which mentions a woman named Arcilia Claudia. However, the name remained relatively obscure throughout the medieval period and the Renaissance.
It wasn't until the 17th century that the name Arcilia gained some prominence. Arcilia Constantia (1620-1688) was an Italian poet and philosopher known for her contributions to the literary circles of Rome during the Baroque period. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, and she was celebrated for her eloquence and wit.
Another notable historical figure with the name Arcilia was Arcilia Mattei (1705-1779), an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist. She established several charitable institutions in Rome, including orphanages and hospitals, and was revered for her generosity and compassion towards the poor and underprivileged.
In the 19th century, Arcilia Altoviti (1812-1891) was an Italian painter and art collector. She was part of the Macchiaioli movement, a group of Italian artists known for their innovative approach to plein air painting and their emphasis on capturing the effects of natural light.
Arcilia Gonzalez (1853-1923) was a Cuban writer and activist who played a significant role in the Cuban independence movement. She used her writing to advocate for women's rights and social reforms, and her works were widely read and influential during her time.
Lastly, Arcilia Ramirez (1923-2008) was a Mexican artist known for her vibrant and colorful paintings depicting scenes from Mexican folk life and traditions. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, and she is considered a pioneer in the Mexican art scene of the 20th century.
People
Arcilia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arcilia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arcilia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arcilia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arcilia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Arcilia a common name?
We classify Arcilia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arcilia most popular?
The single biggest year for Arcilia was 1955, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arcilia is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Arcilia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 153 people with the name Arcilia, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,840 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Arcilia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Arcilia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Arcilia appears almost entirely female. Of the 150 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Arcilia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Arcilia is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Arcilia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Arcilia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (144 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arcilia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arcilia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arcilia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arcilia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arcilia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arcilia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Arcilia?
See how many Americans are named Arcilia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.