How Many People Are Named Arsalan?

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

Arsalan
Very Rare
Arabic

Arsalan means 'lion' in Arabic and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 513,083 Americans sharing this name. There are around 643 people named Arsalan living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 87% are under 30.

~643
Living in US
1 in 513,083
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Courageous Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

100,118
Worldwide Bearers
#10,179
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
55,922
🇮🇷 Iran
25,881
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,509
🇷🇺 Russia
3,310
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1,986
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,200
🇮🇳 India
852
🇺🇸 United States
548
🇨🇦 Canada
334
🇬🇧 England
326

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
643 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
567
Would be under 30 (87%)
85
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 652 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Arsalan Through the Generations

Arsalan has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 74 births, marking it as a name for the younger generation. With an average age of just 14, most people named Arsalan are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. The name's rarity and recent rise make it stand out among other male names, with only 652 total births recorded in the US throughout history.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 94
Texas 29
Virginia 16
New York 8

✨ Similar Names to Arsalan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arsalan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Arsalan

How Many People Have the Name Arsalan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 643 people in the United States currently share the name Arsalan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 513,083 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arsalan a Common or Rare Name?

Arsalan 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 Arsalan Mean?

Arsalan means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arsalan Most Popular?

The name Arsalan reached peak popularity in 2023, with 74 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 Arsalan?

Approximately 643 people named Arsalan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 652. That works out to roughly 1 in 513,083 Americans.

Is Arsalan a rare name?

Arsalan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 513,083 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arsalan mean?

Arsalan means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Arsalan more male or female?

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

When was Arsalan most popular?

Arsalan peaked in 2023 with 74 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 US643
All-Time Births652
1 in X1 in 513,083
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2023
World Rank#10,179
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.