Declining since 2008, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Arnez since 1960
Babies named Arnez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 244 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Arnez is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1960. It rose in usage through the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reaching a peak rank in 2007, when it was most commonly given. Since 2008, its popularity has declined, and by 2025 it ranked 8,910th with approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative spelling or a variant of Arnés. While Arnez has not been recorded in any top state popularity lists, its usage pattern suggests a name that emerged from modern naming trends rather than historical or cultural roots.
The name Arnez first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960, suggesting a modern coinage rather than a traditional name. It may be a creative respelling of Arnés, which itself is of unclear origin, or an invented name combining phonetic elements. The name saw peak usage in 2007 and has been declining since 2008, with limited use outside the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arnés
Sibling names for Arnez
Names that share Arnez's style, for a brother or sister.
