Rising since 1985, #1,204 for boys today.
Popularity of Arman since 1917
Babies named Arman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 237 |
| 1990s | 870 |
| 2000s | 1,379 |
| 2010s | 1,119 |
| 2020s | 802 |
Meaning & origin
Arman, a Persian name meaning "desire" or "wish," has been in use in the United States since at least 1917. Its popularity has been steadily rising since the 1980s, with its peak year in 2025 at rank 1204. Approximately 1 in 10,167 boys receive the name, and it is most common in Virginia, California, and Washington. The name carries a straightforward elegance and cultural depth, appealing to families with Persian heritage or those drawn to simple, meaningful names. Its upward trajectory reflects a growing appreciation for names that cross cultural boundaries while retaining historical roots.
Arman is a Persian name meaning "desire" or "wish." It is related to the Avestan word "arəman" and is also used in other Iranian languages. The name has been common among Persian-speaking communities for centuries, and gained some popularity in other regions through diaspora.
Where Arman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Arman” around the world
Where Arman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Arman
Names that share Arman's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aria, Layla, Nadia, Sara, Zara, Roya, Bahar, Meher, Sadaf, Delara, Ladan, Maral, Mehr, Nazanin, Yasamin, Afsana, Azadeh, Bita, Dorna, Heran, Sanaz, Seda, Setareh, Setayesh, Shahrzad, Yasaman
Brothers: Darius, Kian, Rayan, Samir, Zayn, Roshan, Shayan, Azad, Mirza, Naveed, Parsa, Ronak, Saman, Admir, Ayaz, Azlaan, Baran, Farhad, Grigor, Kourosh, Mehtab, Payam, Salaar, Salar, Sartaj, Zubin, Mahin, Azaad, Borna, Fardeen, Farzad, Kayhan, Mahan, Nikan, Shadman, Shervin, Yashar
