Arrie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AIR-ee //ˈɛəri//
Origin: English; Dutch
Meaning: English: Diminutive of names like Harriet; Dutch: Brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arrie is derived from the Hebrew name Ari, which means "lion." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Hebrew to Greek as Arius, and then to Latin as Arius or Arrus. The name made its way into Old French, where it was adapted as Arri, before finally entering the English language.
The transformation of the name reflects a broader trend of Hebrew names being adapted into different cultures and languages, often retaining their original meanings while acquiring new phonetic characteristics. Historically, the name Ari and its variants have been associated with notable figures and texts.
In biblical contexts, the lion symbolizes strength and courage, which has contributed to the name's enduring appeal. The name Arius is also linked to early Christian history, particularly with Arius of Alexandria, a theologian active in the 4th century, whose teachings sparked significant theological debates.
This connection to early Christian thought highlights the name's historical significance within religious contexts. Culturally, the lion has been a powerful symbol across various civilizations, often representing nobility, bravery, and leadership.
This symbolism has helped sustain the name Arrie and its variants through the centuries, as names associated with strong imagery tend to resonate across generations. Additionally, diminutive forms like Arri or Arie have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.
The name Arrie, therefore, carries with it a legacy of strength and significance, rooted deeply in linguistic and historical traditions.
Famous people named Arrie
In this section, you will find notable people named Arrie. 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 Arrie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Arrie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Arrie Luyendyk is a former racing driver best known for winning the Indianapolis 500 twice.
Arrie van der Zande is a Dutch racing driver best known for competing in various endurance racing events.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arrie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Arrie has ranked as high as #1877 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Arrie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arrie 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 Arrie 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 Arrie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1982 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1975 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1970 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1964 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1962 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1961 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1960 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1959 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1958 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1957 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1956 | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1954 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1953 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| 1952 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1951 | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| 1950 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1949 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 1948 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1947 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 1946 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| 1945 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1944 | 27 | 6 | 21 |
| 1943 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1942 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1941 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1940 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1939 | 25 | 6 | 19 |
| 1938 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1937 | 27 | 6 | 21 |
| 1936 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1935 | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| 1934 | 27 | 5 | 22 |
| 1933 | 27 | 8 | 19 |
| 1932 | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| 1931 | 31 | 10 | 21 |
| 1930 | 25 | 6 | 19 |
| 1929 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 1928 | 40 | 6 | 34 |
| 1927 | 47 | 8 | 39 |
| 1926 | 32 | 7 | 25 |
| 1925 | 26 | 5 | 21 |
| 1924 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1923 | 45 | 7 | 38 |
| 1922 | 48 | 7 | 41 |
| 1921 | 32 | 8 | 24 |
| 1920 | 35 | 8 | 27 |
| 1919 | 51 | 11 | 40 |
| 1918 | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| 1917 | 24 | 6 | 18 |
| 1916 | 36 | 6 | 30 |
| 1915 | 22 | 6 | 16 |
| 1914 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1913 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1912 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1911 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1910 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1909 | 31 | 5 | 26 |
| 1908 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1907 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1906 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1905 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1904 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1903 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1902 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1901 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1900 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1899 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1898 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1897 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1896 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1895 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1894 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1893 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1892 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1891 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1890 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1889 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1888 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1887 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1886 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1885 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1884 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1883 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1882 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1881 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1880 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Arrie (1944)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |