Armand Boy

Popularity: #893 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationar-MOND / ɑːrˈmɒnd

French; 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)

StateBirthsShare
FL 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18838
18846
18855
18867
18879
18886
18895
18906
18917
18927
18935
18945
189510
189610
18976
18986
189911
190016
190116
190220
190314
19049
190529
190628
190730
190834
190945
191038
191158
1912129
1913146
1914205
1915217
1916240
1917267
1918351
1919260
1920325
1921298
1922307
1923330
1924320
1925289
1926247
1927282
1928300
1929263
1930243
1931221
1932209
1933178
1934199
1935167
1936210
1937189
1938165
1939168
1940144
1941168
1942179
1943174
1944156
1945137
1946155
1947165
1948172
1949160
1950166
1951139
1952139
1953133
1954142
1955136
1956154
1957125
1958117
1959128
196099
1961104
1962100
196396
196494
196593
196679
196798
196877
196970
197095
197180
197261
197360
197470
197574
197667
197775
197870
197973
198057
198177
198263
198384
198495
198586
198687
198779
1988102
1989108
1990106
1991115
1992119
199385
199499
1995138
1996136
1997158
1998133
1999139
2000114
200193
200292
200378
200481
200590
200668
200771
200880
200953
201046
201149
201254
201338
201442
201547
201641
201736
201842
201943
202035
202139
202234
202341
202431