Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Arpan since 1980
Babies named Arpan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Arpan is a Sanskrit name with a clear and virtuous meaning: 'offering' or 'gift.' It entered U.S. records in 1980 and saw its peak year of use in 2014, after which its trajectory has been falling since 2013. Despite its long history in India, the name has never cracked the top 1000 nationally (rank is null), and its 1-in-N frequency is not available. Arpan remains a modestly used name that carries spiritual weight for many families.
Arpan derives from the Sanskrit root 'arp' meaning 'to offer' or 'to dedicate'. It is commonly used as a masculine given name in India, particularly among Hindi and Bengali speakers. The name appears in Hindu scriptures and is often associated with the act of offering to a deity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arpu
Variants: Arpana, Arpanan
Sibling names for Arpan
Names that share Arpan's style, for a brother or sister.
