Holding steady.
Popularity of Armenia since 1887
Babies named Armenia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Armenia's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 63 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Armenia is a rare place-name given primarily to girls, first recorded in the United States in 1887. It has never appeared on the national popularity charts, as its usage remains exceedingly sparse with fewer than five annual births in most years. The name reached its highest recorded usage in its peak year, 1887, and has followed a stable trajectory since, never seeing a significant uptick. No state has recorded enough births for Armenia to appear in top-state data, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice, likely used by families with Armenian heritage or an appreciation for the country's history and culture.
The name Armenia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name for the country Armenia, which itself traces back to ancient Persian (Armina) and Greek (Armenia) forms. Its use as a personal name is rare and likely reflects patriotic or familial ties to the Armenian people or culture. The name saw sparse but occasional usage in the United States from the late 19th century onward, appearing in records as early as 1887.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Army, Mia, Ari
Sibling names for Armenia
Names that share Armenia's style, for a brother or sister.
