How Many People Are Named Arsh?

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

Arsh
Very Rare
Persian

Arsh is a rare, modern name that's gaining traction, especially among younger parents. Only 719 people named Arsh live in the US today, making up just 1 in 459,178 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2010 with 43 births, showing its recent rise.

~719
Living in US
1 in 459,178
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Aarsh
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,249
Worldwide Bearers
#18,423
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
43,526
🇮🇳 India
3,166
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,450
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
319
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇨🇦 Canada
149
🇺🇸 United States
73
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
48
🇦🇲 Armenia
34
🇦🇺 Australia
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
714 (99%)
♀ Female
5 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
721
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 726 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Arsh Through the Generations

Arsh has seen a steady increase in usage over the past decade, particularly among families looking for unique names. With 719 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that Arsh is still a relatively new addition to the naming landscape. The majority of those named Arsh are under 30, indicating that it's a name chosen by contemporary parents for their children, contributing to its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 137
Texas 45
New York 40
New Jersey 19
Georgia 7
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Arsh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arsh's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Arsh

How Many People Have the Name Arsh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 719 people in the United States currently share the name Arsh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 459,178 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arsh a Common or Rare Name?

Arsh 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 Arsh Mean?

Arsh means "creative variant of Aarsh" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arsh in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Arsh Most Popular?

The name Arsh reached peak popularity in 2010, with 43 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 Arsh?

Approximately 719 people named Arsh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 726. That works out to roughly 1 in 459,178 Americans.

Is Arsh a rare name?

Arsh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 459,178 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arsh mean?

Arsh means "creative variant of Aarsh" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Arsh more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Arsh are male and 1% are female.

When was Arsh most popular?

Arsh peaked in 2010 with 43 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 US719
All-Time Births726
1 in X1 in 459,178
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2010
World Rank#18,423
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.