Total births
758
Boys' name · since 1995
Arsh
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 758 babies named Arsh, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3197
- among boys today
- 758
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Arsh currently ranks #3197 among boys' names in America, with 758 babies recorded since 1995.
Arsh has 758 recorded births among boys since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3197 as of the latest data, more common than 78% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #3197 among boys today
- 758 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arsh is currently the #3197 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 758 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3197
- among boys today
- 758
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Arsh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3197
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Arsh was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
43 babies were named Arsh in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Arsh compares
758 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Arsh's all-time total is 107% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arsh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 758 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arsh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arsh splits its recorded history at 2012: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arsh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#3,197
Active since
1995
Arsh popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Arsh popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2022 (Arsh as girls' name)
Arsh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arsh's strongest decade.
322 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Arsh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
202 births
- 2010s
2010s
322 births
- 2020s
2020s
215 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 322 births (42% of all-time use).
How Arsh 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 Arsh's total volume
Arsh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arsh by state
Where Arsh concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 151 | 19.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 45 | 5.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 40 | 5.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 19 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 14 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.9% |
California share of Arsh's total US births 19.9%
Even split
151 of 758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arsh? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 758 babies named Arsh. Today it holds rank #3197 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 43 births.
When was Arsh most popular? ▼
Arsh was most popular in the 2010s decade with 322 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Arsh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arsh are California (151 births), Texas (45 births), New York (40 births).
How long has the name Arsh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arsh since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arsh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arsenio, Arsalan, Arsen, Arshan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arsh's data
- Arsh's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (322 total births) through the 2020s (215) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arshs (151 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 Arsh
Nearby Names Like Arsh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arsh
Arsenio Boy
#5680 2,207 births
Arsalan Boy
#2204 713 births
Arsen Boy
#3111 642 births
Arshan Boy
#4047 424 births
Arslan Boy
#3745 356 births
Compare Arsh side by side: Arsh vs Arsenio Arsh vs Arsalan Arsh 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Arsh: #3197 Boys' Name - 758 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arsh. 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 Arsh 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.