Find out how popular the first name Arjen has been for the last 17 years (from 2007 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arjen by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Arjen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 21 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Arjen.

The history of the first name Arjen

The name Arjen is derived from the Dutch language and has its origins in the Netherlands. It is a variant of the Old Dutch name Arend, which means "eagle" or "noble bird." The name can be traced back to the 8th century in the Germanic languages.

Arjen was a popular name among the Dutch nobility and the upper classes during the Middle Ages. It was often given to boys born into wealthy or influential families, as the name symbolized strength, courage, and nobility, qualities that were highly valued at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arjen can be found in the medieval Dutch chronicle "Rijmkroniek van Holland," written in the 13th century. The chronicle mentions an Arjen van Leiden, a nobleman from the city of Leiden who played a role in the region's political affairs.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arjen. One of the most famous was Arjen Robben, a Dutch professional footballer born in 1984. He played for top clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, and was a key member of the Netherlands national team.

Another prominent figure was Arjen Lubach, a Dutch comedian, satirist, and television presenter born in 1979. He is known for his satirical news program "Zondag met Lubach," which addresses various social and political issues in a humorous and thought-provoking manner.

In the literary world, Arjen Lucassen is a Dutch musician and songwriter born in 1960. He is the founder of the progressive rock project Ayreon and has gained a cult following for his conceptual albums and storytelling through music.

The name Arjen also has historical ties to the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great cultural and economic prosperity in the 17th century. Arjen van der Meer, a Dutch mathematician born in 1598, made significant contributions to the field of geometry and was a contemporary of the famous philosopher and mathematician René Descartes.

Another notable figure from this era was Arjen Huygen van Buchel, a Dutch jurist and diplomat born in 1585. He served as a representative of the Dutch Republic in various European courts and played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, ending the Thirty Years' War.

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