Armand Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Armand has French origins and means 'soldier' or 'protector'. It evolved from the Old High German name Hermann, through Old French, and has maintained its status in modern usage. The name carries traits of strength and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Armand is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Armand 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, 'Armand' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 348th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 424th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 648th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 933rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1019th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1577th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3039th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Armand' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Armand"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈmɑːnd/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Armand is derived from the Old French name 'Hermann', which comes from the Germanic elements 'ermen', meaning 'whole' or 'universal', and 'mand', meaning 'protector' or 'guardian'.
Meaning
Soldier, protector
Language Evolution
Hermann (Old High German), Armand (Old French), Armand (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Armand gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has remained a classic name in French culture. It became particularly popular in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Hermann, Herman, Armando, Armanda
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Armand is often associated with sophistication and elegance, and it is seen as a timeless name in various cultures.
Famous People
Armand de Brignac (Champagne producer), Armand Assante (American actor), Armand Hammer (American businessman and philanthropist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Armand"
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 "Armand"
"Armand" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 348th of 7545 | 4,534 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 424th of 6773 | 3,470 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 648th of 7552 | 2,524 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 933rd of 10718 | 1,199 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1019th of 16616 | 1,579 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1577th of 24088 | 1,399 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3039th of 23106 | 469 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Armand" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.95% 509th/1416 |
10.01% 138th/1379 |
47.34% 1120th/2366 |
39.67% 453rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
35.51% 549th/1546 |
11.25% 175th/1556 |
49.38% 1162nd/2353 |
29.48% 456th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.47% 879th/2227 |
13.05% 317th/2430 |
41.36% 1180th/2853 |
22.49% 624th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.25% 1182nd/2937 |
18.15% 632nd/3483 |
34.91% 1228th/3518 |
21.51% 870th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.28% 1079th/3685 |
19.20% 859th/4475 |
22.12% 1149th/5194 |
13.99% 884th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.71% 1728th/4582 |
29.92% 1545th/5164 |
22.64% 1656th/7313 |
18.04% 1346th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
67.17% 3014th/4487 |
44.74% 3052nd/6822 |
42.77% 2684th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Armand" 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 "Armand"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Armand" 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.