Armaun
A masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "prosperous" or "fortunate."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Armaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armaun today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armaun births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armaun. 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 Armaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,681
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Armaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Armaun from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Armaun 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 Armaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Armaun
The name Armaun has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with roots tracing back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arman," which means "tranquility" or "peace." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Pakistan and northern India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Armaun can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, an epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Armaun is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout the centuries, the name Armaun has been borne by several notable individuals, each leaving their mark on history. One such person was Armaun Khan, a renowned Mughal general who lived in the 16th century during the reign of Emperor Akbar. He is celebrated for his valor and strategic prowess in various military campaigns.
In the 12th century, Armaun al-Din was a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher from the city of Nishapur, now located in modern-day Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, and his works continue to be studied and revered by scholars to this day.
Another notable bearer of the name was Armaun Singh, a Sikh warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in the defense of the Sikh Empire against the British in the early 19th century. His bravery and leadership during the Anglo-Sikh Wars of 1845-1849 earned him a place in the annals of Sikh history.
In more recent times, Armaun Rashid was a celebrated Pakistani poet and writer who lived from 1915 to 1996. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social justice, have been widely acclaimed and have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the name Armaun throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultures and societies they were a part of.
People
Armaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Armaun 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
Armaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armaun 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Armaun a common name?
We classify Armaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Armaun was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armaun is about 26 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 Armaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armaun 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 Armaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armaun 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 Armaun 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 Armaun?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.