Armen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Armen originates from the Armenian language, meaning a person from Armenia. It has evolved through its historical roots tied to the ancient kingdom of Armenia. The name is associated with cultural identity and pride, with no biblical significance. Its popularity has increased, particularly in the 20th century, and it is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Armen 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. 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, Armen has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Armen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2747th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2516th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2412th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2595th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2260th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3081st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3689th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Armen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Armen"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrmən/
Origin
Armenian
Etymology
The name Armen is derived from the Armenian word 'Armen' which is associated with the ancient kingdom of Armenia and its people.
Meaning
Armen refers to a person from Armenia or has connotations associated with the Armenian identity.
Language Evolution
Armen, Armenian
Historical Usage
The name Armen has been used historically in Armenia and among Armenian communities, gaining popularity especially in the 20th century as national identity became more prominent.
Variants & Derivatives
Arman, Armenio
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Armen is viewed positively, often associated with cultural pride and heritage, particularly among Armenians.
Famous People
Armen Garo, Armen V. T. B. Aghazarian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Armen"
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 "Armen"
"Armen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2747th of 7545 | 145 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2516th of 6773 | 168 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2412th of 7552 | 217 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2595th of 10718 | 228 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2260th of 16616 | 461 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3081st of 24088 | 528 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3689th of 23106 | 354 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Armen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
- |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
27.57% 1115th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
14.52% 917th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- |
16.79% 1253rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
20.70% 1299th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Armen" 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 "Armen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Armen" 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.