Arcadia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationahr-KAY-dee-uh / ɑːrˈkeɪdiəGreek
Meaning
a place of peace and plenty
Historical & Cultural Background
Arcadia is a region in Greece that has been idealized in literature and art as a pastoral paradise. In ancient Greek mythology, it was associated with the god Pan and was seen as a symbol of harmony with nature. The term 'Arcadian' has come to represent an idyllic, unspoiled wilderness. The name has been used in various cultural contexts to evoke tranquility and simplicity.
Trend Summary
The name Arcadia has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a niche appeal.
Similar Names
Variants
- Arcadie
- Arcadiah
International Variants
- Arcadia (Spanish)
- Arcadie (French)
Famous people named Arcadia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arcadia was first seen in the United States in 1919. Arcadia has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Arcadia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arcadia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 18 |