A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Arno since 1888
Babies named Arno per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arno's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 22 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 323 |
| 1920s | 297 |
| 1930s | 187 |
| 1940s | 148 |
| 1950s | 154 |
| 1960s | 134 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Arno is a concise German name with roots tracing back to the Germanic word for 'eagle'. It appeared in U.S. records as early as 1888, when it first entered the Social Security data. The name peaked in popularity in 1897, during the 1890s, a decade that saw a revival for many traditional names. After declining through the 20th century, Arno has been rising again since 1987, indicating a modest return to favor. Its distribution is sparse, with California being the only top state for births.
Arno is primarily a German name, often considered a short form of Arnold, which derives from the Old High German elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (rule). It may also be a given name in its own right, possibly from the ancient Germanic 'Arn' meaning 'eagle'. The name gained some use in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century.
Where Arno is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Arno” around the world
Where Arno lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
19
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arnošt
Sibling names for Arno
Names that share Arno's style, for a brother or sister.
