Armand Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationar-MOND / ɑːrˈmɒndFrench; Germanic
Meaning
French: soldier; Germanic: army man
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Armand has roots in both French and Germanic languages. In French culture, it has been used since the Middle Ages and is often associated with nobility. The name became popular in various European countries, particularly in France and Belgium. It has also been borne by several notable historical figures.
Trend Summary
Armand has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Armande
- Arman
International Variants
- Armando (Spanish)
- Armand (Dutch)
- Armandinho (Portuguese)
Famous people named Armand
Armand Assante is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Mambo Kings' and 'Gotti'.
Armand van Helden is an American DJ and record producer recognized for his contributions to the house music genre.
Armand de Brignac is a luxury champagne brand owned by rapper Jay-Z.
Armand I. de Brignac is a French winemaker known for producing high-quality sparkling wines.
Fictional characters named Armand
Armand is a character in Anne Rice's 'The Vampire Chronicles', known for his complex personality and history.
Armand is a character in the film 'Interview with the Vampire', portrayed as a vampire with a rich backstory.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Armand (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1883 | 8 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 5 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 9 |
1888 | 6 |
1889 | 5 |
1890 | 6 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 7 |
1893 | 5 |
1894 | 5 |
1895 | 10 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 6 |
1898 | 6 |
1899 | 11 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 16 |
1902 | 20 |
1903 | 14 |
1904 | 9 |
1905 | 29 |
1906 | 28 |
1907 | 30 |
1908 | 34 |
1909 | 45 |
1910 | 38 |
1911 | 58 |
1912 | 129 |
1913 | 146 |
1914 | 205 |
1915 | 217 |
1916 | 240 |
1917 | 267 |
1918 | 351 |
1919 | 260 |
1920 | 325 |
1921 | 298 |
1922 | 307 |
1923 | 330 |
1924 | 320 |
1925 | 289 |
1926 | 247 |
1927 | 282 |
1928 | 300 |
1929 | 263 |
1930 | 243 |
1931 | 221 |
1932 | 209 |
1933 | 178 |
1934 | 199 |
1935 | 167 |
1936 | 210 |
1937 | 189 |
1938 | 165 |
1939 | 168 |
1940 | 144 |
1941 | 168 |
1942 | 179 |
1943 | 174 |
1944 | 156 |
1945 | 137 |
1946 | 155 |
1947 | 165 |
1948 | 172 |
1949 | 160 |
1950 | 166 |
1951 | 139 |
1952 | 139 |
1953 | 133 |
1954 | 142 |
1955 | 136 |
1956 | 154 |
1957 | 125 |
1958 | 117 |
1959 | 128 |
1960 | 99 |
1961 | 104 |
1962 | 100 |
1963 | 96 |
1964 | 94 |
1965 | 93 |
1966 | 79 |
1967 | 98 |
1968 | 77 |
1969 | 70 |
1970 | 95 |
1971 | 80 |
1972 | 61 |
1973 | 60 |
1974 | 70 |
1975 | 74 |
1976 | 67 |
1977 | 75 |
1978 | 70 |
1979 | 73 |
1980 | 57 |
1981 | 77 |
1982 | 63 |
1983 | 84 |
1984 | 95 |
1985 | 86 |
1986 | 87 |
1987 | 79 |
1988 | 102 |
1989 | 108 |
1990 | 106 |
1991 | 115 |
1992 | 119 |
1993 | 85 |
1994 | 99 |
1995 | 138 |
1996 | 136 |
1997 | 158 |
1998 | 133 |
1999 | 139 |
2000 | 114 |
2001 | 93 |
2002 | 92 |
2003 | 78 |
2004 | 81 |
2005 | 90 |
2006 | 68 |
2007 | 71 |
2008 | 80 |
2009 | 53 |
2010 | 46 |
2011 | 49 |
2012 | 54 |
2013 | 38 |
2014 | 42 |
2015 | 47 |
2016 | 41 |
2017 | 36 |
2018 | 42 |
2019 | 43 |
2020 | 35 |
2021 | 39 |
2022 | 34 |
2023 | 41 |
2024 | 31 |