Arno Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arno has its origins in the Germanic word for 'eagle', tracing its linguistic path through historical forms like Arnulf and Arnold. It is associated with strength and nobility, and while it has no direct biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in German-speaking countries.
The name Arno is most popular in Wisconsin, 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, Arno 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, 'Arno' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1160th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1657th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2098th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3681st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9737th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5789th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arno' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arno"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrnoʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Arno is derived from the Germanic element 'arn', which means 'eagle'. It may also be linked to the river Arno in Italy, which has a name of uncertain origin.
Meaning
eagle
Language Evolution
Arnulf, Arnold, Arno
Historical Usage
The name Arno gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Germany and Italy, and has been used as a given name as well as a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Arnold, Arnaldo, Arnaud
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arno is perceived as a strong and classic name with connections to nature and nobility, often viewed positively in various cultures.
Famous People
Arno Penzias, Arno Schmidt, Arno Breker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arno"
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 "Arno"
"Arno" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1160th of 7545 | 592 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1657th of 6773 | 335 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2098th of 7552 | 283 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3681st of 10718 | 126 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8057th of 16616 | 57 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9737th of 24088 | 90 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5789th of 23106 | 183 |
Regional Popularity of "Arno" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
43.86% 621st/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
56.76% 1343rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.06% 944th/1546 |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
58.75% 3711th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
37.59% 2359th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arno" 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 "Arno"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arno" 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.