Total births
2,207
Boys' name · since 1913
Arsenio
Arsenio has 2,207 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5680
- among boys today
- 2,207
- born since 1913
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arsenio is the #5680 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,207 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Arsenio recorded 2,207 times among boys since 1913, holding rank #5680 nationally today, ahead of 60% of boys, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #5680 among boys today
- 2,207 born since 1913
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arsenio is currently the #5680 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 2,207 born since 1913, peaking in the 1980s.
- #5680
- among boys today
- 2,207
- born since 1913
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Arsenio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5680
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Arsenio was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
397 babies were named Arsenio in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Arsenio compares
2,207 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Arsenio's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arsenio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,207 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 397 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arsenio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arsenio's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 397, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arsenio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#5,680
Active since
1913
Arsenio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 397
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Arsenio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Arsenio's strongest decade.
781 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Arsenio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 33
1910s
33 births
- 1920s 110
1920s
110 births
- 1930s 115
1930s
115 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 1950s 85
1950s
85 births
- 1960s 106
1960s
106 births
- 1970s 120
1970s
120 births
- 1980s
1980s
781 births
- 1990s
1990s
393 births
- 2000s 139
2000s
139 births
- 2010s 182
2010s
182 births
- 2020s 115
2020s
115 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 781 births (35% of all-time use).
How Arsenio 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 Arsenio's total volume
Arsenio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arsenio by state
Where Arsenio concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 105 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 100 | 4.5% |
| #3 | California | | 93 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 83 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 74 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 59 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Texas | | 52 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 43 | 1.9% |
New Mexico share of Arsenio's total US births 4.8%
Even split
105 of 2,207 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Arsenio appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arsenio? ▼
Arsenio has been given to 2,207 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5680 as of the latest data. 397 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Arsenio most popular? ▼
Arsenio was most popular in the 1980s decade with 781 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Arsenio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arsenio are New Mexico (105 births), New York (100 births), California (93 births).
How long has the name Arsenio been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arsenio since 1913 -- 113 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arsenio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arsh, Arsalan, Arsen, Arshan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arsenio's data
- Arsenio's decade-level peak was the 1980s (781 total births); usage has since declined to 115 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Mexico records the most Arsenios (105 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico 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 Arsenio
Nearby Names Like Arsenio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arsenio
Arsh Boy
#3197 758 births
Arsalan Boy
#2204 713 births
Arsen Boy
#3111 642 births
Arshan Boy
#4047 424 births
Arslan Boy
#3745 356 births
Compare Arsenio side by side: Arsenio vs Arsh Arsenio vs Arsalan Arsenio vs Arsen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arsenio
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. "Arsenio: #5680 Boys' Name - 2,207 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arsenio. 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 Arsenio 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.