Armarion
A masculine name of undetermined origin, potentially derived from "arma" meaning "arms" or "armor".
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Armarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armarion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armarion births was 2004 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armarion. 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.
People living today
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2004
22 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,292
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Armarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Armarion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 85 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Armarion 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 Armarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Armarions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Armarion
The name Armarion has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "armar," which means "warrior" or "soldier." The name likely emerged during the height of the Etruscan civilization, around the 6th to 3rd centuries BCE, when militarism and warrior culture were highly valued.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Armarion can be found in a collection of Etruscan funerary inscriptions from the city of Cerveteri, dated around the 4th century BCE. These inscriptions were often used to commemorate the lives and accomplishments of prominent Etruscan citizens, suggesting that Armarion may have been the name of a respected warrior or military leader of that era.
As the Etruscan civilization was gradually absorbed into the expanding Roman Republic, the name Armarion likely spread throughout the Italian peninsula and other regions under Roman influence. It is believed to have been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages, leading to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Armarion was a Roman soldier who lived during the reign of Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century CE. Historical records indicate that he served in the Legio X Fretensis and participated in the Roman campaigns against the Dacians, earning recognition for his bravery and martial prowess.
Another notable figure with the name Armarion was a Frankish warrior who fought alongside Charlemagne during the 8th and 9th centuries CE. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his role in the military campaigns that helped establish the Carolingian Empire across much of Western and Central Europe.
In the 12th century, an Armarion was a prominent member of the Knights Templar, a Catholic military order active during the Crusades. Records from the time suggest that he participated in several battles against Muslim forces in the Holy Land and was renowned for his skill and courage on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist and sculptor named Armarion di Firenze (Armarion of Florence) gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures and architectural works. He was active in the early 16th century and contributed to the artistic and cultural renaissance that swept through Italy at that time.
In the 19th century, a French explorer and adventurer named Armarion Duval embarked on several expeditions to the African continent, documenting his travels and encounters with various indigenous cultures. His journals and writings from that era provide valuable insights into the exploration and colonization of Africa by European powers.
People
Armarion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Armarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armarion 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 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Armarion a common name?
We classify Armarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Armarion was 2004, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armarion is about 19 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 Armarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armarion 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 Armarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armarion 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 Armarion 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 common is the name Armarion?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Armarion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.