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Arnold Boy

Popularity: #825 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-nold / /ˈɑːrnəld/

German; Old High German

Meaning

German: eagle power; Old High German: strong as an eagle

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Arnold has roots in Germanic languages, derived from the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'. It became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in Germany and England. The name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in Western culture.

Trend Summary

The name Arnold has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Arnie

International Variants

  • Arnaud (French)
  • Arnoldo (Italian)
  • Arnulf (German)

Famous people named Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, producer, businessman, and former politician, known for his roles in action films and as the 38th Governor of California.

Arnold Palmer was an American professional golfer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Arnold Bennett was an English novelist and playwright, known for his works that depict life in the Potteries.

Arnold Rothstein was an American businessman and gambler, known for his involvement in organized crime and the fixing of the 1919 World Series.

Fictional characters named Arnold

Arnold Shortman is the main character in the animated television series 'Hey Arnold!', known for his distinctive football-shaped head and adventures in the city.

Arnold Rimmer is a character in the British science fiction sitcom 'Red Dwarf', known for his neurotic personality and role as a hologram.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arnold was first seen in the United States in 1880. Arnold has ranked as high as #228 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Arnold has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arnold (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 17
40%
TX 8
19%
FL 7
17%
NC 5
12%
NY 5
12%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188037
188129
188242
188342
188449
188533
188641
188738
188851
188942
189052
189157
189280
189380
189479
189596
1896102
1897103
1898112
189998
1900122
1901110
1902107
1903134
1904149
1905144
1906164
1907177
1908202
1909237
1910258
1911348
1912767
19131,032
19141,174
19151,691
19161,858
19171,781
19181,910
19191,767
19201,911
19211,982
19221,892
19231,927
19242,014
19251,972
19261,882
19271,998
19281,974
19291,979
19301,948
19311,835
19321,820
19331,749
19341,780
19351,883
19361,711
19371,726
19381,819
19391,617
19401,581
19411,600
19421,685
19431,705
19441,461
19451,407
19461,572
19471,796
19481,641
19491,590
19501,508
19511,428
19521,463
19531,391
19541,282
19551,315
19561,216
19571,265
19581,135
19591,192
19601,201
19611,152
19621,153
19631,142
19641,042
1965945
1966815
1967781
1968658
1969608
1970569
1971498
1972472
1973388
1974332
1975320
1976301
1977280
1978250
1979277
1980276
1981259
1982267
1983257
1984256
1985193
1986242
1987270
1988271
1989287
1990327
1991323
1992311
1993327
1994265
1995236
1996239
1997245
1998234
1999188
2000218
2001219
2002180
2003213
2004191
2005152
2006133
2007137
2008127
2009125
201090
2011113
201288
201396
201481
201595
201698
2017120
2018103
2019115
202088
2021112
2022118
2023105
202499