Holding steady.
Popularity of Arend since 1915
Babies named Arend per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1978, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arend's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arend is a name with deep roots in Dutch and Germanic naming traditions, carrying the strong meaning of 'eagle'. Despite its historical use, it has never achieved widespread popularity in the United States. First recorded in the U.S. in 1915, its peak usage also occurred in that same year, indicating that it has always been an uncommon choice. The name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, never experiencing a significant surge or decline. Arend retains a traditional, solid quality that may appeal to families with Dutch or Scandinavian heritage, or those seeking a distinctive name with a natural symbol. Its rarity today gives it a unique charm, while its easy pronunciation and short length make it accessible.
Arend is a name found across Dutch, German, and Scandinavian regions, likely deriving from the Old Norse element 'ǫrn', meaning 'eagle', or the related Old High German 'arn'. It may also be a short form of names like Arnold. The name has been used in the Netherlands and Germany since at least the 19th century, and gained some international recognition through the character Arend from the 1913 novel 'The Story of the Great War' or similar works.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arne
Sibling names for Arend
Names that share Arend's style, for a brother or sister.
