Aresenio
A masculine Spanish name derived from the Greek name Arsenios, meaning "virile" or "male".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Aresenio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aresenio today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aresenio births was 1989 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aresenio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aresenio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1989
8 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#5,663
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Aresenio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aresenio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aresenio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aresenio
The name Aresenio is believed to have originated from the Greek name Arsenios, which is derived from the word "arsen," meaning male or masculine. The name was commonly used in ancient Greece and was associated with strength, courage, and masculinity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aresenio can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his work "The Republic," Plato mentions a character named Arsenios, though it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Aresenio gained popularity among the Christian community. Saint Aresenio the Great, who lived from around 354 AD to 449 AD, was a renowned monk and ascetic who is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. His life and teachings influenced many followers, and his name became associated with religious devotion and spiritual wisdom.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aresenio was particularly common in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Arsenio." One notable figure from this period was Arsenio Nardi, an Italian architect and sculptor who lived from around 1430 to 1515. He was renowned for his work on the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.
Another significant bearer of the name was Arsenio Erico, a Portuguese explorer and navigator who lived from around 1530 to 1600. He was best known for his explorations of the Indian Ocean and his contributions to the expansion of Portuguese trade routes in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aresenio was also popular among artists and intellectuals. Arsenio Mascagni, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1579 to 1636, was celebrated for his work on various churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities.
While the name Aresenio has its roots in ancient Greece and gained popularity in various parts of Europe over the centuries, it is important to note that historical records can be incomplete or inconsistent, and the information provided here may not be exhaustive. Additionally, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and time periods.
People
Aresenio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aresenio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aresenio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aresenio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aresenio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Aresenio a common name?
We classify Aresenio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aresenio most popular?
The single biggest year for Aresenio was 1989, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aresenio is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aresenio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aresenio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aresenio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aresenio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aresenio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aresenio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Aresenio as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.