Arne Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-neh / /ˈɑːrnə/

Scandinavian; Germanic

Meaning

Eagle; strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Arne is a name of Scandinavian origin, commonly used in countries like Sweden and Norway. It is derived from the Old Norse name 'Arnarr', which means 'eagle'. The name has been popular in various Germanic cultures, reflecting a connection to strength and nobility.

Trend Summary

The name Arne has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Arni
  • Arn

International Variants

  • Arnaud (French)
  • Arne (Dutch)
  • Arno (Italian)

Famous people named Arne

Arne Jacobsen was a renowned Danish architect and designer known for his modernist furniture designs.

Arne Magnus was a notable Norwegian mathematician recognized for his contributions to functional analysis.

Arne Næss was a prominent Norwegian philosopher and environmentalist, known for his work in deep ecology.

Arne Sorensen was the President and CEO of Marriott International, leading the company through significant growth.

Fictional characters named Arne

Arne is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', serving as a minor character in the storyline.

Arne is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arne was first seen in the United States in 1903. Arne has ranked as high as #771 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Washington, New York, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Arne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arne (1968)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
50%
WA 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19036
19058
190610
19078
190810
19099
19109
191113
191221
191330
191444
191564
191669
191763
191848
191948
192050
192152
192242
192337
192437
192542
192638
192735
192838
192942
193032
193135
193229
193329
193435
193522
193628
193727
193829
193919
194026
194135
194237
194341
194443
194537
194633
194748
194849
194932
195044
195148
195250
195354
195445
195553
195650
195749
195855
195948
196037
196145
196234
196343
196447
196548
196633
196729
196829
196922
197022
197133
197210
197322
197418
197519
19769
19778
197812
197917
198013
198110
19825
19839
198410
19857
19868
19879
198813
19897
199012
19915
19928
19936
19948
19958
19966
19978
200010
20015
20025
20038
20086
20096
20125
20135
20148
20155
20167
20176
20197
20207
20219
20229
20239
20246