How Many People Are Named Arno?

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

Arno
Very Rare
Old German

Arno, a very rare male name with origins in Old German, means 'eagle.' Only 701 people named Arno live in the US today, making up just 1 in 470,604 Americans. The majority, 74%, are over 60, giving the name an older-generation feel.

~1,312
Living in US
1 in 252,629
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eagle
🌐
Origin
Old German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Independent
3
Life Path Number

People with the name Arno have a life path number 3, which symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

106,504
Worldwide Bearers
#9,624
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
57,030
🇳🇱 Netherlands
17,740
🇧🇷 Brazil
10,859
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,081
🇦🇹 Austria
2,473
🇺🇸 United States
2,140
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,136
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,342
🇧🇪 Belgium
879
🇨🇩 DR Congo
870

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
701 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
273
Would be under 30 (16%)
171
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,251
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 1,695 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
14
International
99

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

📜 Arno Through the Generations

Arno has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the years. It peaked way back in 1915 with 55 births, but since then, it's been on a steady rise, becoming more popular again. Today, there are 701 people named Arno in the US, with most being over 60, which makes sense considering the peak was nearly a century ago. The age distribution shows 273 under-30, 171 aged 30-60, and 1,251 over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations while also seeing some younger adopters.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Wisconsin 118
California 90
Texas 53
Iowa 17
New York 6
Minnesota 5
Missouri 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Arno

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arno's Old German roots

📄 About the Name Arno

How Many People Have the Name Arno?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,312 people in the United States currently share the name Arno. That works out to roughly 1 in every 252,629 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arno a Common or Rare Name?

Arno 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 Arno Mean?

Arno means "eagle" and comes from Old German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arno in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Arno Most Popular?

The name Arno reached peak popularity in 1915, with 55 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 Arno?

Approximately 1,312 people named Arno live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,312. That works out to roughly 1 in 252,629 Americans.

Is Arno a rare name?

Arno is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 252,629 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arno mean?

Arno means "eagle" and comes from Old German origins.

Is Arno more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Arno are male and 0% are female.

When was Arno most popular?

Arno peaked in 1915 with 55 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.

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 US1,312
All-Time Births1,312
1 in X1 in 252,629
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1915
World Rank#9,624
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.