Arnold
boy name#1477 in 2025Arnold entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #89 in 1916, ranks #1477 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1477
rank today
#89
peak (1916)
120
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #264 |
| 1890s | #178 |
| 1900s | #141 |
| 1910s | #98 |
| 1920s | #95 |
| 1930s | #105 |
| 1940s | #141 |
| 1950s | #198 |
| 1960s | #249 |
| 1970s | #427 |
| 1980s | #551 |
| 1990s | #646 |
| 2000s | #1048 |
| 2010s | #1607 |
| 2020s | #1604 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arnold has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 40,000 people named Arnold are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arnold alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 ranks #1477 among US boy names in 2025, with 120 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arnold most popular?
- Arnold peaked in 1916, reaching #89 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arnold with classmates?
- Arnold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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