Arren
Every Arren since 1972 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arren
Arren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,185 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 327 American babies have been named Arren — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Arren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,184 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,312 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,419 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,346 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,807 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #8,859 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #8,926 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #10,876 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,351 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #12,701 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,038 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #9,659 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #8,997 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,282 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,118 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,579 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,267 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,616 | 12 | #4,810 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,145 | 9 | #5,409 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,394 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #4,968 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arren in 2025?
Arren ranked #12,185 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arren?
327 babies have been named Arren in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arren most popular?
Arren peaked in 1995, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Arren a boy or girl name?
Arren is used for both: about 6% of babies named Arren have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Arren rising or falling?
Arren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.