Total births
1,723
Boys' name · since 1888
Arno
Arno has 1,723 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5250
- among boys today
- 1,723
- born since 1888
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arno is the #5250 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,723 recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arno has been recorded 1,723 times among boys since 1888, currently ranked #5250 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #5250 among boys today
- 1,723 born since 1888
- 1910s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Arno is currently the #5250 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,723 born since 1888, peaking in the 1910s.
- #5250
- among boys today
- 1,723
- born since 1888
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Arno vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5250
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1910s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Arno was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
55 babies were named Arno in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
How Arno compares
1,723 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Arno's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arno | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,723 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arno's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arno splits its recorded history at 1957: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1904 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arno at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1915
Current rank
#5,250
Active since
1888
Arno popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1915)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Arno by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Arno's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Arno births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s 22
1890s
22 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
323 births
- 1920s
1920s
297 births
- 1930s
1930s
187 births
- 1940s
1940s
148 births
- 1950s
1950s
154 births
- 1960s
1960s
134 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 58
1990s
58 births
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 98
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 126
2020s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 323 births (19% of all-time use).
How Arno 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 Arno's total volume
Arno vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arno by state
Where Arno concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 118 | 6.8% |
| #2 | California | | 104 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 53 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
Wisconsin share of Arno's total US births 6.8%
Even split
118 of 1,723 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arno? ▼
1,723 babies have been named Arno since 1888. It currently ranks #5250 among boys. The peak year was 1915 with 55 births.
When was Arno most popular? ▼
Arno was most popular in the 1910s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Arno most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arno are Wisconsin (118 births), California (104 births), Texas (53 births).
How long has the name Arno been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arno since 1888 -- 138 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arno? ▼
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 Arno's data
- Arno's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (323 total births) through the 2020s (126) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Wisconsin records the most Arnos (118 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Arno
Nearby Names Like Arno
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arno
Arnold Boy
#1688 103,846 births
Arnulfo Boy
#5467 6,316 births
Arnoldo Boy
#3616 4,713 births
Arnav Boy
#3843 3,585 births
Arne Boy
#10989 2,854 births
Compare Arno side by side: Arno vs Arnold Arno vs Arnulfo Arno 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, 1888–2025 (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. "Arno: #5250 Boys' Name - 1,723 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arno. 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 Arno 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.