Total births
642
Boys' name · since 1913
Arsen
642 babies named Arsen in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3111
- among boys today
- 642
- born since 1913
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arsen is the #3111 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 642 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Arsen recorded 642 times among boys since 1913, holding rank #3111 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #3111 among boys today
- 642 born since 1913
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arsen is currently the #3111 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 642 born since 1913, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3111
- among boys today
- 642
- born since 1913
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Arsen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3111
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Arsen was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
39 babies were named Arsen in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Arsen compares
642 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Arsen's all-time total is 75% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arsen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 642 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arsen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arsen's full recorded timeline at 2008, 76% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 24% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arsen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,111
Active since
1913
Arsen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Arsen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arsen's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Arsen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 7
1930s
7 births
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
132 births
- 2010s
2010s
261 births
- 2020s
2020s
187 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 261 births (41% of all-time use).
How Arsen 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 Arsen's total volume
Arsen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arsen by state
Where Arsen concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 232 | 36.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Arsen's total US births 36.1%
Even split
232 of 642 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arsen? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 642 babies named Arsen. Today it holds rank #3111 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 39 births.
When was Arsen most popular? ▼
Arsen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Arsen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arsen are California (232 births), Illinois (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Arsen been used? ▼
Arsen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 113 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Arsen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arsenio, Arsh, Arsalan, Arshan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arsen's data
- Arsen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (261 total births) through the 2020s (187) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arsens (232 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 Arsen
Nearby Names Like Arsen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arsen
Arsenio Boy
#5680 2,207 births
Arsh Boy
#3197 758 births
Arsalan Boy
#2204 713 births
Arshan Boy
#4047 424 births
Arslan Boy
#3745 356 births
Compare Arsen side by side: Arsen vs Arsenio Arsen vs Arsh Arsen vs Arsalan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arsen
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5,475 births · Peak 1996
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Gabino #3109
2,573 births · Peak 1993
Ovidio #3113
1,082 births · Peak 2024
Eduard #3108
1,885 births · Peak 2006
Avrum #3114
717 births · Peak 2023
Niles #3107
4,455 births · Peak 1998
Kiernan #3115
1,761 births · Peak 2008
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, 1913–2025 (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. "Arsen: #3111 Boys' Name - 642 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arsen. 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 Arsen 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.