Arjun
boy name#490 in 2025Arjun entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #455 in 2014, ranks #490 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1967–2025
#490
rank today
#455
peak (2014)
615
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3818 |
| 1970s | #4034 |
| 1980s | #2426 |
| 1990s | #1250 |
| 2000s | #824 |
| 2010s | #513 |
| 2020s | #566 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arjun has been most popular in CA, TX, NJ.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Arjun are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arjun is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arjun in 2025?
- Arjun ranks #490 among US boy names in 2025, with 615 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arjun most popular?
- Arjun peaked in 2014, reaching #455 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arjun with classmates?
- Arjun will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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