Arash
Every Arash since 1972 — 973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arash
Arash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,867 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 973 American babies have been named Arash. Its peak came in 1982, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,867 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,218 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,484 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,236 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,788 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,002 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,569 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,055 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,078 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,568 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,697 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,014 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,722 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,780 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,905 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,755 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,096 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,732 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,027 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,317 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,671 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,484 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,289 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,084 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,693 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,310 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,028 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,375 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,645 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,114 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,914 |
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Famous people named Arash
- Arash Singer · b. 1977
- Arash Borhani Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arash in 2025?
Arash ranked #4,867 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arash?
973 babies have been named Arash in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arash most popular?
Arash peaked in 1982, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Arash a boy or girl name?
Arash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arash rising or falling?
Arash is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arash?
Well-known people named Arash include Arash (singer), Arash Borhani (soccer player).