Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Arson since 2010
Babies named Arson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Arson is an extremely rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010, an unusually recent start for a given name. Its peak year was 2023, but even then it remained obscure: in 2025 its rank was #7679, roughly 1 in 170,808 boys. The stable trajectory suggests it has not caught on widely, and its initial spelling is the only form in use. Because the name is so new and derived from a word with a negative connotation, parents choosing it likely appreciate its edgy sound and brevity, typical of contemporary coined names that favor single-syllable, consonant-heavy structures.
Arson likely emerged as a given name in the early 21st century, either as a direct use of the English word meaning 'the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property' or as a variant of the Turkish name Arslan ('lion'), though the latter is speculative. Its appearance in U.S. records begins in 2010, and it remains rare, with no clear historical or cultural lineage. The name has no well-attested derivation beyond its modern coinage.
Sibling names for Arson
Names that share Arson's style, for a brother or sister.
