Arsen
Every Arsen since 1913 — 642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arsen
Arsen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,248 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 642 American babies have been named Arsen. Its peak came in 2024, when 39 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 Arsen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arsen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,248 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,109 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,299 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,624 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,503 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,008 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,000 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,523 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,299 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,156 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,146 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,814 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,701 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,371 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,249 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,170 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,422 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,129 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,940 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,201 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,517 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,289 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,702 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,489 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,268 |
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| 1930 | 7 | #3,308 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,842 |
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Famous people named Arsen
- Arsen Dedić Singer · 1938–2015
- Arsen Kotsoyev Writer · 1872–1944
- Arsen Avakov Politician · b. 1964
- Arsen Avetisyan Soccer player · b. 1973
- Arsen Julfalakyan Wrestler · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arsen in 2025?
Arsen ranked #3,248 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arsen?
642 babies have been named Arsen in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arsen most popular?
Arsen peaked in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Arsen a boy or girl name?
Arsen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arsen rising or falling?
Arsen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arsen?
Well-known people named Arsen include Arsen Dedić (singer), Arsen Kotsoyev (writer), Arsen Avakov (politician).