Arbie, of Latin origin, is a unisex given name that's often used as a short form of Arabella for females and Arabesque for males. It means "noble" or "beautiful" in different interpretations. The name has gained popularity over time due to its unique sound and elegant meaning.
The name Arbie appears to have had some popularity in the early 20th century but has since fallen out of favor. The peak years for the name were between 1920 and 1923, with a high of 22 births in 1923. However, by the mid-20th century, the number of births with this name had significantly decreased, with fewer than 10 occurrences per year from 1950 onwards.