How Many People Are Named Arbor?
Complete statistics for the name Arbor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Arbor is a very rare name, with only 593 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 556,530 Americans. It's also the name's peak year coming up in 2024, with 60 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a broad worldview. People linked to this number tend to be generous and idealistic, drawn to helping others and making the world a better place.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 602 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Arbor Through the Generations
Arbor is a uniquely modern name, with 99% of its bearers under 30. This makes it stand out as a name on the rise, with its peak year predicted to be 2024 when 60 babies were given this name. The stark contrast between the 602 total births and the 593 living today highlights how new this name is. Its rarity and the fact that almost all bearers are young suggest a name that's becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for something fresh and unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Arbor's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Arbor
How Many People Have the Name Arbor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 198 people in the United States currently share the name Arbor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,673,986 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Arbor a Common or Rare Name?
Arbor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Arbor Mean?
Arbor means "Tree, a place of trees" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Arbor in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
When Was Arbor Most Popular?
The name Arbor reached peak popularity in 2024, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Arbor?
Approximately 198 people named Arbor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 198. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,673,986 Americans.
Is Arbor a rare name?
Arbor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,673,986 Americans has this name.
What does the name Arbor mean?
Arbor means "Tree, a place of trees" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Arbor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Arbor are male and 64% are female.
When was Arbor most popular?
Arbor peaked in 2024 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.