Arnold: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child with the strength of an eagle.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1742
- Peak
- #89 in 1916
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Arnold Means
Arnold is a boy name of English origin. A child with the strength of an eagle.
How Popular Arnold Is
Arnold currently ranks #1742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #89 in 1916. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Arnold
- Arnold broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #89 in 1916.
- Arnold is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Arnold has been a top 100 name across 175+ years of American history.
- Arnold is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Arnold
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Arnold
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Arnold.
Questions About Arnold
What does Arnold mean?
Arnold is a boy name of English origin. A child with the strength of an eagle.
How popular is Arnold?
Arnold currently ranks #1742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #89 in 1916. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Arnold come from?
Arnold comes from English roots. Arnold broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #89 in 1916.
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