Total births
1,055
Girls' name · since 1907
Arnette
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 1,055 babies named Arnette, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,055
- total births
- 1907–1998
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Arnette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,055 recorded since 1907.
Social Security Administration records show Arnette recorded 1,055 times among girls since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1998.
- 1,055 total births
- 1907–1998 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,055 girls have been named Arnette since 1907, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1998.
- 1,055
- total births
- 1907–1998
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Arnette was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
44 babies were named Arnette in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Arnette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arnette splits its recorded history at 1948: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arnette at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Arnette popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1998
- Peak year (1959)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Arnette popularity over time - boys
33 total births recorded since 1927 (Arnette as boys' name)
Arnette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Arnette's strongest decade.
267 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Arnette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 47
1910s
47 births
- 1920s 86
1920s
86 births
- 1930s
1930s
107 births
- 1940s
1940s
185 births
- 1950s
1950s
267 births
- 1960s
1960s
243 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 267 births (25% of all-time use).
How Arnette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Arnette's total volume
Arnette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arnette by state
Where Arnette concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Florida share of Arnette's total US births 0.7%
Even split
7 of 1,055 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arnette? ▼
1,055 babies have been named Arnette since 1907. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1959 with 44 births.
When was Arnette most popular? ▼
Arnette was most popular in the 1950s decade with 267 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Arnette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arnette are Florida (7 births), New York (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Arnette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arnette since 1907 -- 92 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Arnette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arnetta, Arnita, Arnell, Arna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arnette's data
- Arnette's decade-level peak was the 1950s (267 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Arnettes (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Arnette
Nearby Names Like Arnette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arnette
Arnetta Girl
3,248 births
Arnita Girl
2,047 births
Arnell Girl
798 births
Arna Girl
#5309 624 births
Arnold Girl
550 births
Compare Arnette side by side: Arnette vs Arnetta Arnette vs Arnita Arnette vs Arnell
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1907–1998 (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. "Arnette: Baby Name Since 1907 - 1,055 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arnette. 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 Arnette 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 June 2026.