Declining since 1996, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Armand since 1880
Babies named Armand per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 52 |
| 1890s | 73 |
| 1900s | 241 |
| 1910s | 1,911 |
| 1920s | 2,961 |
| 1930s | 1,949 |
| 1940s | 1,610 |
| 1950s | 1,379 |
| 1960s | 910 |
| 1970s | 725 |
| 1980s | 838 |
| 1990s | 1,228 |
| 2000s | 820 |
| 2010s | 438 |
| 2020s | 208 |
Meaning & origin
Armand is a French name with Germanic roots, meaning 'army man' or 'warrior.' It appeared on U.S. records as early as 1880 and saw its peak popularity in 1918, when it ranked higher among newborn boys. Since 1996, its usage has been falling, and by 2025 it sits at rank 3848, with only about 1 in 61,003 boys given the name. While not common today, Armand retains an air of European refinement, often associated with artists and intellectuals. Its history as a centuries-old French form of Herman gives it a classic feel that appeals to parents seeking a distinguished yet underused name.
Armand is the French form of the Germanic name Herman, derived from elements 'hari' (army) and 'man' (man). It was introduced to France by the Normans and has been used in French-speaking regions since the Middle Ages. The name spread to other European countries, especially among aristocracy and artistic circles.
Where Armand is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Armand” around the world
Where Armand lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
415
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arm, Manny, Arno
Sibling names for Armand
Names that share Armand's style, for a brother or sister.
