Arsenio
Every Arsenio since 1913 — 2,207 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arsenio
Arsenio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,633 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 2,207 American babies have been named Arsenio. Its peak came in 1989, when 397 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 Arsenio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arsenio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,680 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,618 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,718 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,375 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,253 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,573 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,613 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,820 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,065 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,075 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,022 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,331 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,873 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,216 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,757 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,593 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,151 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,294 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,545 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,674 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,000 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,053 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,119 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,490 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,603 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,711 |
| 1990 | 188 | #744 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,075 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,272 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,680 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,539 |
| 1965 | 8 | #2,997 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,125 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,574 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,714 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,490 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,136 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,307 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,759 |
| 1920 | 9 | #2,981 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,420 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Arsenio
- Arsenio Erico Soccer player · 1915–1977
- Arsenio Martínez Campos Politician · 1831–1900
- Arsenio Iglesias Soccer player · b. 1930
- Arsenio Hall Actor · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arsenio in 2025?
Arsenio ranked #5,633 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arsenio?
2,207 babies have been named Arsenio in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arsenio most popular?
Arsenio peaked in 1989, when 397 newborns received the name.
Is Arsenio a boy or girl name?
Arsenio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arsenio rising or falling?
Arsenio has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Arsenio?
Well-known people named Arsenio include Arsenio Erico (soccer player), Arsenio Martínez Campos (politician), Arsenio Iglesias (soccer player).