Arjan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arjan is a name that originated from the Dutch language, derived from the Latin 'Adrianus', which means 'dark one' or 'rich'. The name has evolved through various forms in history and gained popularity in the Netherlands in recent decades. It is commonly associated with positive traits such as creativity and intelligence. There is no significant biblical relevance linked to this name.
The name Arjan is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arjan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arjan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4796th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2679th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arjan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arjan"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːr.dʒɑːn/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
Arjan is derived from the name 'Arian', which is a diminutive form of 'Adrian', itself derived from the Latin name 'Hadrianus', meaning 'from Hadria'.
Meaning
The name means 'dark one' or 'rich'.
Language Evolution
Adrianus (Latin), Hadrianus (Latin), Arian (Dutch), Arjan (modern Dutch)
Historical Usage
Arjan has gained popularity in the Netherlands since the late 20th century, becoming a common name among Dutch-speaking populations.
Variants & Derivatives
Ari, Adrian, Arian
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Arjan is perceived as modern and stylish, often associated with creativity and intelligence.
Famous People
Arjan Erkel - Dutch humanitarian, Arjan van Dijk - Dutch professional footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arjan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arjan"
"Arjan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4796th of 24088 | 278 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2679th of 23106 | 570 |
Regional Popularity of "Arjan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
29.93% 2234th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
56.54% 2537th/4487 |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
20.22% 1269th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arjan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arjan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arjan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.