Rising since 2012, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Armen since 1914
Babies named Armen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Armen's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 77 |
| 1950s | 118 |
| 1960s | 127 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 264 |
| 1990s | 299 |
| 2000s | 376 |
| 2010s | 253 |
| 2020s | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Armen is a name that directly reflects Armenian cultural pride. First recorded in U.S. data in 1914, it remained relatively rare for decades. However, since 2012 it has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 3,128th in 2023. As of the most recent data, about 1 in every 44,949 boys is named Armen. The name is most frequently used in California. Its rise may be tied to increased visibility of Armenian-American communities and a broader trend of parents choosing names that honor ethnic heritage. While the etymology is debated, the name's connection to the ancient land of Armenia gives it a distinct and meaningful resonance.
Armen is a name closely tied to Armenian identity. It may derive from the endonym 'Hay' or from the Persian 'ārman' (desire), but its most straightforward association is with the nation Armenia itself. The name has been used both as a given name and a surname, gaining some international recognition through diaspora communities.
Where Armen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Armen” around the world
Where Armen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Armen
Names that share Armen's style, for a brother or sister.
