Arsalan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arsalan is a Persian name meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and bravery. It evolved from Old Persian through Middle Persian to its modern form. The name is popular in Persian-speaking regions and among Muslims, representing nobility. It has no biblical significance and is perceived positively today, with variants like Arslan and Aslan. Notable individuals with this name include civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and basketball player Arsalan Kazemi.
The name Arsalan 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, Arsalan has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arsalan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6706th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6445th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3457th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arsalan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arsalan"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈsɑːlən/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Arsalan is derived from the Persian word 'arsalan' which means 'lion'. It is often associated with strength and bravery.
Meaning
Lion
Language Evolution
Old Persian: 𐎠𐎼𐎰𐏁 (Arsalan), Middle Persian: 𐭀𐭓𐭊𐭍 (Arsalan), Modern Persian: ارسلان
Historical Usage
The name Arsalan gained popularity in the Persian-speaking regions and among Muslim communities due to its strong and noble connotation.
Variants & Derivatives
Arslan, Aslan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arsalan is viewed as a strong and noble name, commonly chosen for its positive connotations.
Famous People
Arsalan Iftikhar, an American civil rights attorney and commentator, Arsalan Kazemi, an Iranian basketball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arsalan"
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 "Arsalan"
"Arsalan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6706th of 16616 | 85 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6445th of 24088 | 179 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3457th of 23106 | 388 |
Regional Popularity of "Arsalan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
55.88% 4170th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
77.74% 3488th/4487 |
45.31% 3091st/6822 |
34.42% 2160th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arsalan" 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 "Arsalan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arsalan" 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.