Is Armen a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Armen is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Armen?

It’s currently ranked #889 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Armen Boy

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-men / ˈɑːr.mən

Armenian; Hebrew

Meaning

Armenian: 'man of Armenia'; Hebrew: 'highly exalted'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Armen is primarily of Armenian origin, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Armenia. It is often associated with the Armenian people and their history. In Hebrew, the name conveys a sense of elevation and honor. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Armen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Variants

Arman
Armin

International Variants

Armen (Armenian)
Arman (Persian)
Armin (German)

Famous people named Armen

Armen Garo was an Armenian-American politician and activist known for his work in the early 20th century.

Armen V. K. was a prominent Armenian composer recognized for his contributions to classical music.

Armen Petrosyan is a notable Armenian artist celebrated for his contemporary paintings.

Armen Sargsyan is an Armenian politician who served as the President of Armenia.

Fictional characters named Armen

Armen is a character in the video game 'The Witcher' series, known for his role in the storyline.

Armen is featured in the animated series 'Armenian Tales' as a wise elder guiding the protagonists.

Sibling Suggestions

Aram Areg Arlen Aris Arman Artem

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Armen was first seen in the United States in 1914. Armen has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Armen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Armen (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	30	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1914	9
1915	6
1916	10
1917	9
1918	11
1919	11
1920	9
1921	12
1922	8
1923	18
1924	10
1925	12
1926	9
1927	11
1928	16
1929	21
1930	12
1931	15
1932	10
1933	12
1934	11
1935	12
1936	9
1937	6
1938	10
1941	8
1942	8
1944	8
1945	10
1946	13
1947	14
1948	9
1949	7
1950	12
1951	13
1952	14
1953	11
1954	12
1955	6
1956	10
1957	16
1958	13
1959	11
1960	10
1961	11
1962	7
1963	14
1964	14
1965	11
1966	15
1967	16
1968	15
1969	14
1970	13
1971	11
1972	12
1973	12
1974	12
1975	9
1976	14
1977	14
1978	13
1979	26
1980	21
1981	24
1982	25
1983	20
1984	22
1985	33
1986	22
1987	22
1988	31
1989	44
1990	24
1991	22
1992	34
1993	35
1994	32
1995	33
1996	38
1997	24
1998	27
1999	30
2000	33
2001	43
2002	30
2003	43
2004	30
2005	38
2006	39
2007	47
2008	35
2009	38
2010	28
2011	19
2012	24
2013	23
2014	26
2015	22
2016	32
2017	21
2018	24
2019	34
2020	27
2021	40
2022	30
2023	40
2024	35