Arne
Arne first appears in US records in 1903. It peaked in 1916, when 69 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Arne popular?
Rising Arne has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 47 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43 | |
| 2000s | 40 | |
| 1990s | 61 | |
| 1980s | 91 | |
| 1970s | 170 | |
| 1960s | 367 | |
| 1950s | 496 | |
| 1940s | 381 | |
| 1930s | 285 | |
| 1920s | 413 | |
| 1910s | 409 | |
| 1900s | 51 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Arne mean?
Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arne mean?
Arne means Eagle. Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
What is the origin of the name Arne?
Arne is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Arne?
Arne is pronounced “AR-nuh.”
Is Arne a boy or a girl name?
Arne is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Arne a popular name right now?
Arne has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Arne?
In 2025, Arne ranked #9794 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Arne most popular?
Arne was most popular in 1916, when about 69 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Arne?
Names similar to Arne include Ragnar, Viggo, Torsten, Thor, Ivar.
What names go well with Arne?
Norse names that pair well with Arne include Erik, Freya, Odin, Gunnar, Astrid.