Rising since 1991, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Arber since 1991
Babies named Arber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Arber is a modern Albanian name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1991. While still rare, its popularity has been rising since then, reaching a peak rank in 2024. In the latest year of data (2025), it ranked 4,857th among U.S. births, with approximately 1 in 85,404 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows a gradual increase in use over the past three decades. Although it has not yet broken into any state's top popularity lists, its steady growth suggests it may continue to gain visibility as an uncommon but distinctive choice. Its etymology ties to the Albanian word for 'tree', giving it a natural, earthy quality.
Arber is a modern Albanian given name, likely derived from the Albanian word 'arbër' meaning 'tree'. It may also be connected to the historical ethnonym 'Arbëreshë' for Albanians. The name has seen use in Albanian-speaking communities and has gained some international recognition in recent decades.
Sibling names for Arber
Names that share Arber's style, for a brother or sister.
