Holding steady.
Popularity of Armenta since 1910
Babies named Armenta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Armenta is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in 1910. The name saw its peak usage in 1914, after which it declined and has remained extremely uncommon. According to Social Security Administration data, Armenta has never ranked within the top 1000 names, and its trajectory has been stable with no notable revivals. It is listed as being used primarily for girls. The scarcity of records makes it difficult to trace its precise origin, but it is likely a derivative of the Spanish surname Armenta. The name has not been associated with any top states or famous bearers, and it remains a highly distinctive choice.
The name Armenta is rare and of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Spanish surname Armenta, which is habitational from a place in Biscay, Spain. Alternatively, it could be an elaborated or feminized form of the name Armenta, possibly related to the Latin word 'armentum' meaning 'herd' or 'plow oxen.' There is no well-attested history as a given name.
Sibling names for Armenta
Names that share Armenta's style, for a brother or sister.
