Rising since 2006, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Arslan since 1987
Babies named Arslan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Arslan entered the U.S. naming data in 1987, reflecting its use among Turkish and Muslim families. Its popularity has risen since 2006, peaking in 2024 at rank 4396. Despite being relatively rare, with 1-in-74264 newborns receiving the name, its strong meaning and cultural resonance have contributed to steady growth. The name is most common in states with larger Turkish-American communities, though no single state dominates. Arslan remains a distinctive choice that honors both Turkic heritage and the universal symbol of the lion.
Arslan is derived from Old Turkic *arslan* meaning 'lion'. It has been used as a personal name across Turkic and Islamic cultures. The name is also associated with the historical figure Alp Arslan, a Seljuk sultan.
“Arslan” around the world
Where Arslan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Aslan
Sibling names for Arslan
Names that share Arslan's style, for a brother or sister.
