Arjen
Every Arjen since 2007 — 398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arjen
Arjen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,975 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 398 American babies have been named Arjen. Its peak came in 2015, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arjen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arjen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #8,975 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,494 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,756 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,715 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,551 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,099 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,681 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,811 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,892 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,631 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,117 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,108 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,943 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,162 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,857 |
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Famous people named Arjen
- Arjen Robben Soccer player · b. 1984
- Arjen Anthony Lucassen Singer · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arjen in 2025?
Arjen ranked #8,975 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arjen?
398 babies have been named Arjen in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arjen most popular?
Arjen peaked in 2015, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Arjen a boy or girl name?
Arjen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arjen rising or falling?
Arjen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arjen?
Well-known people named Arjen include Arjen Robben (soccer player), Arjen Anthony Lucassen (singer).