Total births
713
Boys' name · since 1985
Arsalan
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 713 babies named Arsalan, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2204
- among boys today
- 713
- born since 1985
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arsalan is the #2204 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 713 recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arsalan has been recorded 713 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #2204 nationally and more common than 85% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #2204 among boys today
- 713 born since 1985
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arsalan is currently the #2204 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 713 born since 1985, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2204
- among boys today
- 713
- born since 1985
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Arsalan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2204
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Arsalan was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
74 babies were named Arsalan in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Arsalan compares
713 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Arsalan's all-time total is 94% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arsalan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 713 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 74 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arsalan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arsalan's full recorded timeline at 2006, 74% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 26% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 74 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arsalan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,204
Active since
1985
Arsalan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Arsalan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Arsalan's strongest decade.
328 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Arsalan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 89
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 111
2000s
111 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s
2020s
328 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 328 births (46% of all-time use).
How Arsalan 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 Arsalan's total volume
Arsalan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arsalan by state
Where Arsalan concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 106 | 14.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 23 | 3.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 15 | 2.1% |
California share of Arsalan's total US births 14.9%
Even split
106 of 713 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arsalan? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 713 babies named Arsalan. Today it holds rank #2204 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 74 births.
When was Arsalan most popular? ▼
Arsalan was most popular in the 2020s decade with 328 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Arsalan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arsalan are California (106 births), Texas (35 births), Virginia (23 births).
How long has the name Arsalan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arsalan since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arsalan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arsenio, Arsh, Arsen, Arshan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arsalan's data
- California records the most Arsalans (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Arsalan
Nearby Names Like Arsalan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arsalan
Arsenio Boy
#5680 2,207 births
Arsh Boy
#3197 758 births
Arsen Boy
#3111 642 births
Arshan Boy
#4047 424 births
Arslan Boy
#3745 356 births
Compare Arsalan side by side: Arsalan vs Arsenio Arsalan vs Arsh Arsalan vs Arsen
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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, 1985–2025 (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. "Arsalan: #2204 Boys' Name - 713 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arsalan. 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 Arsalan 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.