Arne
For the given name, a short form of Old Norse compound names beginning with arn- (“eagle”).
Every Arne since 1903 — 2,854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arne
Arne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,794 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 2,854 American babies have been named Arne. Its peak came in 1916, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Arne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,794 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,066 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,313 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,372 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,228 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,646 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9,835 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,889 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,740 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,846 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,305 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,421 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,109 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,165 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,898 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,806 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,683 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,353 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,450 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,426 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,180 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,271 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,292 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,892 |
| 1965 | 48 | #1,064 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,297 |
| 1955 | 53 | #1,033 |
| 1950 | 44 | #1,065 |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,058 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,312 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,453 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,260 |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,075 |
| 1920 | 50 | #975 |
| 1915 | 64 | #752 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,121 |
| 1905 | 8 | #926 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Arne
- Arne Jacobsen Architect · 1902–1971
- Arne Tiselius Chemist · 1902–1971
- Arne Næss Philosopher · 1912–2009
- Arne Garborg Writer · 1851–1924
- Arne Borg Swimmer · 1901–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arne mean?
For the given name, a short form of Old Norse compound names beginning with arn- (“eagle”).
How popular is the name Arne in 2025?
Arne ranked #9,794 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arne?
2,854 babies have been named Arne in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arne most popular?
Arne peaked in 1916, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Arne a boy or girl name?
Arne is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arne rising or falling?
Arne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arne?
Well-known people named Arne include Arne Jacobsen (architect), Arne Tiselius (chemist), Arne Næss (philosopher).