Armand Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ar-MOND /ɑːrˈmɒnd/
Origin: French; Germanic
Meaning: French: soldier; Germanic: army man
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Armand has its roots in the Germanic elements "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal," and "mand," meaning "man" or "warrior." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to "universal man" or "warrior of the people." The name was introduced into the French language as "Hermann" before evolving into "Armand" during the medieval period. The transition into English occurred through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted and adapted into various forms, including Armand.
Historically, the name Armand has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in France. One significant bearer was Saint Armand, a 7th-century hermit and founder of monasteries, who contributed to the spread of Christianity in the region.
The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, including the works of French playwrights and novelists during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. The presence of Armand in the literary canon, such as in Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo" in the 19th century, further solidified its cultural significance.
Culturally, Armand has been associated with nobility and valor, often evoking images of chivalry and honor. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including music and visual arts, where it symbolizes strength and integrity.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Armandito" in Spanish-speaking cultures reflect a familial affection while maintaining the name's original gravitas. Overall, Armand's historical and cultural resonance has contributed to its enduring presence in various European languages and traditions.
Famous people named Armand
In this section, you will find notable people named Armand. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Armand who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Armand who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Armand Assante is an actor best known for The Mambo Kings, The Odyssey, and American Gangster.
Armand Van Helden is a DJ and record producer best known for The Funk Phenomena, My My My, and Kentuckee.
Armand de Brignac is a champagne brand best known for its prestige cuvée and luxury image.
Armand Hammer was a businessman and philanthropist best known for his work with Occidental Petroleum and cultural contributions.
Fictional characters named Armand
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Armand is a fictional character from the novel Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. He is a powerful and charismatic vampire who plays a significant role in the story of Louis and Lestat.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Armand was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Armand has ranked as high as #559 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
In the past 5 years the name Armand has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Armand is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Armand was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Armand (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Armand.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2004 | 81 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2001 | 93 |
| 2000 | 114 |
| 1999 | 139 |
| 1998 | 133 |
| 1997 | 158 |
| 1996 | 136 |
| 1995 | 138 |
| 1994 | 99 |
| 1993 | 85 |
| 1992 | 119 |
| 1991 | 115 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1989 | 108 |
| 1988 | 102 |
| 1987 | 79 |
| 1986 | 87 |
| 1985 | 86 |
| 1984 | 95 |
| 1983 | 84 |
| 1982 | 63 |
| 1981 | 77 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1979 | 73 |
| 1978 | 70 |
| 1977 | 75 |
| 1976 | 67 |
| 1975 | 74 |
| 1974 | 70 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1972 | 61 |
| 1971 | 80 |
| 1970 | 95 |
| 1969 | 70 |
| 1968 | 77 |
| 1967 | 98 |
| 1966 | 79 |
| 1965 | 93 |
| 1964 | 94 |
| 1963 | 96 |
| 1962 | 100 |
| 1961 | 104 |
| 1960 | 99 |
| 1959 | 128 |
| 1958 | 117 |
| 1957 | 125 |
| 1956 | 154 |
| 1955 | 136 |
| 1954 | 142 |
| 1953 | 133 |
| 1952 | 139 |
| 1951 | 139 |
| 1950 | 166 |
| 1949 | 160 |
| 1948 | 172 |
| 1947 | 165 |
| 1946 | 155 |
| 1945 | 137 |
| 1944 | 156 |
| 1943 | 174 |
| 1942 | 179 |
| 1941 | 168 |
| 1940 | 144 |
| 1939 | 168 |
| 1938 | 165 |
| 1937 | 189 |
| 1936 | 210 |
| 1935 | 167 |
| 1934 | 199 |
| 1933 | 178 |
| 1932 | 209 |
| 1931 | 221 |
| 1930 | 243 |
| 1929 | 263 |
| 1928 | 300 |
| 1927 | 282 |
| 1926 | 247 |
| 1925 | 289 |
| 1924 | 320 |
| 1923 | 330 |
| 1922 | 307 |
| 1921 | 298 |
| 1920 | 325 |
| 1919 | 260 |
| 1918 | 351 |
| 1917 | 267 |
| 1916 | 240 |
| 1915 | 217 |
| 1914 | 205 |
| 1913 | 146 |
| 1912 | 129 |
| 1911 | 58 |
| 1910 | 38 |
| 1909 | 45 |
| 1908 | 34 |
| 1907 | 30 |
| 1906 | 28 |
| 1905 | 29 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1902 | 20 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1880 | 6 |