Arne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arne originates from Old Norse, meaning 'eagle' and 'beautiful.' The name has evolved from Arnfríðr through various forms over time. It is commonly associated with traits of strength and admiration, and it does not have biblical relevance. Arne gained popularity in Scandinavia during the Viking Age and continues to be a respected name in modern times.
The name Arne is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Arne has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 West. Across generations, 'Arne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 978th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1215th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1112th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2015th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5315th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12369th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9776th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arne"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrnə/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Arne is derived from the Old Norse name 'Arnfríðr', which is composed of the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'fríðr' meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.
Meaning
eagle, beautiful, beloved
Language Evolution
Arnfríðr, Arni, Arne
Historical Usage
The name Arne gained popularity in Scandinavia during the Viking Age and has remained common in Nordic countries since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Arni, Arn, Arna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arne is viewed as a traditional yet modern name in Nordic cultures, often associated with strength and nature.
Famous People
Arne Magnus, Arne Jacobsen, Arne Sorensen
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arne"
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 "Arne"
"Arne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 978th of 7545 | 793 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1215th of 6773 | 584 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1112th of 7552 | 864 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2015th of 10718 | 344 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5315th of 16616 | 131 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12369th of 24088 | 53 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9776th of 23106 | 78 |
Regional Popularity of "Arne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
36.16% 512th/1416 |
58.23% 803rd/1379 |
- |
65.67% 750th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
40.56% 627th/1546 |
49.04% 763rd/1556 |
- |
54.75% 847th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.07% 937th/2227 |
41.40% 1006th/2430 |
- |
24.47% 679th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
- |
37.54% 1518th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arne" 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 "Arne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arne" 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.