Armann
A masculine Scandinavian name meaning "great warrior" or "army man".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Armann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armann today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armann births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armann. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Armann with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Armann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,014
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Armann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Armann 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 Armann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Armann
The name Armann has its roots in the Old Norse language, originating from the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe. Derived from the Proto-Germanic words "arya" meaning "noble" and "mann" meaning "man," the name essentially translates to "noble man" or "warrior-man."
During the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 11th century, the name Armann was commonly used among the Norsemen. It was particularly popular in Iceland and parts of Norway, where the Norse culture and traditions were deeply ingrained. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Icelandic sagas and Norse mythology, where it was often given to warriors, chieftains, and men of high social standing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Armann is in the Icelandic Saga of Erik the Red, which dates back to the late 10th century. The saga mentions an Icelander named Armann Hærulfssonir, who was among the first settlers in Greenland, following the voyages of Erik the Red.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Armann. In the 12th century, Armann Hjörleifsson was an influential chieftain and lawspeaker in Iceland, known for his role in the Christianization of the island. Around the same time, Armann Kolbeinsson was a renowned Icelandic skald (poet) and court poet for King Sverrir of Norway.
In more recent times, Armann Kristmundsson (1923-1991) was an Icelandic writer and poet, renowned for his contributions to modern Icelandic literature. Another notable figure was Armann Thorvaldsson (1900-1972), an Icelandic architect who played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city.
Lastly, Armann Gunnarsson (born 1998) is a contemporary Icelandic footballer who currently plays as a defender for the Danish club AGF Aarhus and the Icelandic national team.
People
Armann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Armann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Armann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armann 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Armann a common name?
We classify Armann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armann most popular?
The single biggest year for Armann was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armann is about 23 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 Armann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armann 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 Armann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armann 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 Armann 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 share the name Armann?
Find out how many Americans are named Armann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.