Total births
2,854
Boys' name · since 1903
Arne
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 2,854 babies named Arne, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10989
- among boys today
- 2,854
- born since 1903
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
2,854 babies have been named Arne since 1903, making it today's #10989 boys' name.
Arne has 2,854 recorded births among boys since 1903, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10989 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of boys, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 2025.
- #10989 among boys today
- 2,854 born since 1903
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Arne is currently the #10989 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 2,854 born since 1903, peaking in the 1950s.
- #10989
- among boys today
- 2,854
- born since 1903
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Arne vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10989
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Arne was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
69 babies were named Arne in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Arne compares
2,854 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arne's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arne | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,854 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arne splits its recorded history at 1960: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 69 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arne at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#10,989
Active since
1903
Arne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Arne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Arne's strongest decade.
496 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Arne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 51
1900s
51 births
- 1910s
1910s
409 births
- 1920s
1920s
413 births
- 1930s
1930s
285 births
- 1940s
1940s
381 births
- 1950s
1950s
496 births
- 1960s
1960s
367 births
- 1970s 170
1970s
170 births
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s 40
2000s
40 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 496 births (17% of all-time use).
How Arne compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Arne's total volume
Arne vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arne by state
Where Arne concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 258 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Washington | | 186 | 6.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 171 | 6.0% |
| #4 | California | | 96 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 93 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 55 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 38 | 1.3% |
| #8 | North Dakota | | 18 | 0.6% |
Minnesota share of Arne's total US births 9.0%
Even split
258 of 2,854 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arne? ▼
Arne has been given to 2,854 babies in the U.S. since 1903, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10989 as of the latest data. 69 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Arne most popular? ▼
Arne was most popular in the 1950s decade with 496 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Arne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arne are Minnesota (258 births), Washington (186 births), New York (171 births).
How long has the name Arne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arne since 1903 -- 123 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arnold, Arnulfo, Arnoldo, Arnav, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arne's data
- Arne's decade-level peak was the 1950s (496 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Arnes (258 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arne
Nearby Names Like Arne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arne
Arnold Boy
#1688 103,846 births
Arnulfo Boy
#5467 6,316 births
Arnoldo Boy
#3616 4,713 births
Arnav Boy
#3843 3,585 births
Arnie Boy
#8335 2,088 births
Compare Arne side by side: Arne vs Arnold Arne vs Arnulfo Arne vs Arnoldo
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1903–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arne: #10989 Boys' Name - 2,854 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arne. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arne draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.