Arnulfo
Every Arnulfo since 1909 — 6,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arnulfo
Arnulfo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,762 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 6,316 American babies have been named Arnulfo. Its peak came in 1992, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Arnulfo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arnulfo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,762 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,458 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,233 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,374 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,873 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,803 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,365 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,131 |
| 2016 | 39 | #2,996 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,517 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,934 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,191 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,776 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,548 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,827 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2,382 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,104 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,071 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1,808 |
| 2005 | 72 | #1,803 |
| 2004 | 77 | #1,673 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1,497 |
| 2002 | 84 | #1,498 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,415 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,402 |
| 1995 | 98 | #1,159 |
| 1990 | 98 | #1,072 |
| 1985 | 86 | #986 |
| 1980 | 95 | #911 |
| 1975 | 85 | #894 |
| 1970 | 69 | #968 |
| 1965 | 55 | #996 |
| 1960 | 80 | #843 |
| 1955 | 65 | #921 |
| 1950 | 69 | #819 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,182 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,107 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,198 |
| 1930 | 55 | #892 |
| 1925 | 27 | #1,425 |
| 1920 | 17 | #1,970 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,108 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Arnulfo
- Arnulfo Arias Politician · 1901–1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arnulfo in 2025?
Arnulfo ranked #3,762 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arnulfo?
6,316 babies have been named Arnulfo in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arnulfo most popular?
Arnulfo peaked in 1992, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Arnulfo a boy or girl name?
Arnulfo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arnulfo rising or falling?
Arnulfo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arnulfo?
Well-known people named Arnulfo include Arnulfo Arias (politician).