UK boy's name
Arkadiusz
Of ancient Greek origin, meaning "from Arcadia", a mountainous region.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arkadiusz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arkadiusz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3412, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 10 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2006 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Arkadiusz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arkadiusz ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 10 boys were registered as Arkadiusz.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arkadiusz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3412
2018
Births in 2018
5
Latest year
Peak year
2009
10 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Arkadiusz mean?
The name Arkadiusz is a Polish variant of the Greek name Arkadios, which is derived from the ancient region of Arkadia in the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. The name is believed to have originated during the Byzantine era, around the 4th or 5th century AD.
The name Arkadia is thought to be derived from the Greek word "arkades," which means "bear people." According to Greek mythology, Arkadia was the home of the god Pan, who was associated with nature, wilderness, and shepherds. The region was known for its rugged mountain landscape and pastoral lifestyle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arkadiusz can be found in the Polish version of the Bible, known as the Biblia Leopolity, which was published in the late 16th century. In this text, the name appears as a variant of the Greek name Arkadios.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arkadiusz. One of the most famous was Arkadiusz Bąk (1901-1983), a Polish military officer who fought in World War II and later became a highly decorated general in the Polish Army.
Another prominent figure was Arkadiusz Rybicki (1953-2010), a Polish politician and economist who served as a member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) and later as the Minister of National Education.
In the field of sports, Arkadiusz Milik (born 1994) is a well-known Polish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Olympique de Marseille and the Polish national team.
Arkadiusz Tomiak (born 1976) is a Polish film director and screenwriter known for his work in both feature films and documentaries, including the critically acclaimed movie "Silent Night" (2017).
Lastly, Arkadiusz Węglarz (born 1983) is a Polish chess grandmaster who has represented Poland in numerous international tournaments and has achieved notable victories against some of the world's top players.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Arkadiusz throughout history, showcasing the name's enduring presence and significance in various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arkadiusz over time
The chart below shows babies named Arkadiusz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arkadiusz, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arkadiusz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arkadiusz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3743 | 37 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2613 | 27 | 4 |
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Names similar to Arkadiusz
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Arkadiusz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arkadiusz in the UK right now?
In 2018, Arkadiusz was ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Arkadiusz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 10 babies registered as Arkadiusz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arkadiusz?
Of ancient Greek origin, meaning "from Arcadia", a mountainous region.
How many people are called Arkadiusz in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Arkadiusz across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.