Arrow
boy name#1976 in 2025Arrow entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1122 in 2018, ranks #1976 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1971–2025
#1976
rank today
#1122
peak (2018)
77
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4935 |
| 1980s | #6475 |
| 1990s | #8099 |
| 2000s | #8339 |
| 2010s | #2384 |
| 2020s | #1544 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arrow has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Arrow are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arrow is a kid of about 6 — 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 Arrow in 2025?
- Arrow ranks #1976 among US boy names in 2025, with 77 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arrow most popular?
- Arrow peaked in 2018, reaching #1122 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arrow with classmates?
- Arrow will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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