Arend
boy nameArend entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3070 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#3070
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3082 |
| 1920s | #3780 |
| 1950s | #3275 |
| 1970s | #4050 |
| 1980s | #5606 |
| 1990s | #8087 |
| 2000s | #10440 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Arend are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arend alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arend in 2025?
- Arend is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Arend most popular?
- Arend peaked in 1978, reaching #3070 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arend with classmates?
- Arend will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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