Rising since 2008, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Arbor since 1915
Babies named Arbor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 9 |
| 2010s | 230 | 75 |
| 2020s | 166 | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Arbor is a modern nature name that has been in use since 2007, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security records that year. As of 2025, it ranks 5,722, with approximately 1 in 76,537 newborns given the name. Its popularity peaked in 2016, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 2008, reflecting the growing appeal of botanical names. While Arbor has not cracked the top states, its steady climb suggests a niche but enduring presence among parents seeking a distinctive, natural choice.
Arbor is directly derived from the Latin word 'arbor', meaning 'tree'. Its use as a given name is a modern phenomenon, part of the trend for nature-inspired names. The name first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 2007 and has been rising in use since 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arb, Arby
Sibling names for Arbor
Names that share Arbor's style, for a brother or sister.
