Arjan
Every Arjan since 1990 — 1,001 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arjan
Arjan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,492 in 2025 with 118 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,001 American babies have been named Arjan. Its peak came in 2025, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Arjan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arjan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118 | #1,492 |
| 2024 | 106 | #1,609 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,190 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,118 |
| 2021 | 53 | #2,502 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,806 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,105 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,110 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,677 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,781 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,786 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,240 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,329 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,719 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,369 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,311 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,550 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,386 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,233 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,592 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,266 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,291 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,569 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,572 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,949 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8,959 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,193 |
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Famous people named Arjan
- Arjan Beqaj Soccer player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arjan in 2025?
Arjan ranked #1,492 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 118 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arjan?
1,001 babies have been named Arjan in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arjan most popular?
Arjan peaked in 2025, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Arjan a boy or girl name?
Arjan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arjan rising or falling?
Arjan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arjan?
Well-known people named Arjan include Arjan Beqaj (soccer player).