Arnold
girl nameArnold entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1766 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1766
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2469 |
| 1920s | #2322 |
| 1930s | #2616 |
| 1940s | #3896 |
| 1950s | #4347 |
| 1960s | #5476 |
| 1970s | #7702 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Arnold are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arnold alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arnold in 2025?
- Arnold is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arnold most popular?
- Arnold peaked in 1929, reaching #1766 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arnold with classmates?
- Arnold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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