Arnel Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-nel /ˈɑrnɛl/
Origin: Spanish; Filipino
Meaning: Spanish: 'eagle'; Filipino: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arnel is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Arnold," which is derived from the Germanic elements "arn," meaning "eagle," and "wald," meaning "power" or "ruler." This name traveled through various linguistic stages, first appearing in Old High German as "Arnwald" before evolving into forms like "Arnold" in Middle English. The name was introduced into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it gained popularity among the nobility and eventually spread to the general populace.
Historically, the name Arnold has been borne by notable figures, including Saint Arnold of Soissons, a 7th-century French saint known for his work in promoting Christianity and establishing monasteries. The name's prominence continued through the medieval period, particularly in England, where it was carried by various lords and knights.
The name Arnold was also popularized by the famous American Revolutionary War general Benedict Arnold in the 18th century, although his legacy is often viewed negatively due to his defection to the British side. Culturally, the name Arnel, as a derivative of Arnold, carries connotations of strength and leadership, reflecting the qualities associated with its etymological roots.
The eagle, a symbol of power and freedom, enhances the name's significance in various cultures. While Arnel itself may not have a long historical lineage, its connection to the more established name Arnold provides it with a sense of historical depth and resonance.
The diminutive form "Arnie" has also been used, though it is more commonly associated with Arnold.
Famous people named Arnel
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Arnel Pineda is a singer best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Journey, and for his work on the album Revelation.
Arnel S. Pineda is a musician best known for his role as the lead singer of the rock band Journey and for his contributions to the album Eclipse.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arnel was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Arnel has ranked as high as #3973 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, and Kentucky.
In the past 5 years the name Arnel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arnel 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 Arnel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Arnel.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1974 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1972 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1970 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1963 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1962 | 23 | 7 | 16 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1943 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1934 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1931 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1929 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1921 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1920 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1919 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1913 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Top States for Arnel (2009)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |