Arjuna
Borrowed from Sanskrit अर्जुन (arjuna).
Every Arjuna since 1971 — 324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arjuna
Arjuna is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,718 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 324 American babies have been named Arjuna. Its peak came in 2013, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Arjuna stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arjuna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,718 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,788 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,861 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,526 | 10 | #7,639 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,830 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,736 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #8,902 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,639 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,017 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,100 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,677 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,090 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,762 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,730 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,163 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,633 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,769 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,147 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,046 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #5,899 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,674 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,034 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,351 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,312 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,353 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjuna mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अर्जुन (arjuna).
How popular is the name Arjuna in 2025?
Arjuna ranked #7,718 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arjuna?
324 babies have been named Arjuna in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arjuna most popular?
Arjuna peaked in 2013, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Arjuna a boy or girl name?
Arjuna is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arjuna rising or falling?
Arjuna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.