Arslan
Every Arslan since 1987 — 356 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arslan
Arslan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,411 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 356 American babies have been named Arslan. Its peak came in 2024, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Arslan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arslan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,411 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,698 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,356 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,035 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,558 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8,967 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,614 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,138 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,066 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,657 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,847 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,732 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10,902 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,920 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,116 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,051 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,741 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,576 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,285 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,087 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,336 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,269 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,527 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arslan in 2025?
Arslan ranked #4,411 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arslan?
356 babies have been named Arslan in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arslan most popular?
Arslan peaked in 2024, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Arslan a boy or girl name?
Arslan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arslan rising or falling?
Arslan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.