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Arnold

Arnold is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Arnold?

Recorded births named Arnold by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	104,396 births
England & Wales since 1996	740 births
Ireland since 1964	26 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Arnold's popularity over time

Babies named Arnold per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1924 (2,031/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (59/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (4/yr).

When was Arnold popular?

Arnold reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #233 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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