How Many People Are Named Arnett?

Complete statistics for the name Arnett: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arnett
Rare
Old English

Arnett means 'eagle' in Old English and it's very rare, with only 590 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 558,858 Americans. The majority, 83%, are over 60, showing how this name leans towards an older generation.

~15,594
Living in US
1 in 21,255
Americans
1951
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eagle
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,627
Worldwide Bearers
#191,316
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,415
🇯🇲 Jamaica
109
🇵🇭 Philippines
25
🇬🇧 England
14
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
8
🇨🇱 Chile
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇮🇳 India
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
540 (92%)
♀ Female
50 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
19
Would be under 30 (1%)
216
Would be 30–60 (16%)
1,138
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 1,373 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: 1951

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
87

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arnett Through the Generations

Arnett has seen its peak popularity in 1951 with 35 births, but it's remained stable since then, not gaining much traction among younger parents. Today, there are 590 people named Arnett in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Arnett is more popular among older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

West Virginia 55
New York 10
Georgia 6
Kentucky 6
Mississippi 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Arnett

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arnett's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Arnett

How Many People Have the Name Arnett?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,594 people in the United States currently share the name Arnett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,255 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Arnett a Common or Rare Name?

Arnett is classified as 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 Arnett Mean?

Arnett means "eagle" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arnett in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Arnett Most Popular?

The name Arnett reached peak popularity in 1951, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Arnett?

Approximately 15,594 people named Arnett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,594. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,255 Americans.

Is Arnett a rare name?

Arnett is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,255 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arnett mean?

Arnett means "eagle" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Arnett more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Arnett are male and 8% are female.

When was Arnett most popular?

Arnett peaked in 1951 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US15,594
All-Time Births15,594
1 in X1 in 21,255
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1951
World Rank#191,316
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.