Arnim
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "eagle power".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Arnim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arnim today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arnim births was 1916 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arnim. 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 Arnim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#3,197
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Arnim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arnim 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 Arnim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arnim
The name Arnim has its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "arn," meaning "eagle," and the suffix "-heim," meaning "home" or "estate." Thus, the name Arnim can be interpreted as "home of the eagle" or "eagle's estate."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Arnim can be found in the Annales Regni Francorum, a contemporary chronicle of the Carolingian dynasty, which recounts the deeds of Charlemagne and his successors. In this text, a nobleman named Arnim is mentioned as a participant in a campaign against the Saxons in the late 8th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Arnim was particularly prevalent in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. It was often associated with noble families and landowners, reflecting the name's origins as a designation for an estate or domain.
One notable historical figure with the name Arnim was Achim von Arnim (1781-1831), a German poet, novelist, and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement. His works, such as "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" (The Youth's Magic Horn) and "Isabell von Ägypten" (Isabella of Egypt), were highly influential and celebrated during his time.
Another significant bearer of the name was Hans Georg von Arnim-Boitzenburg (1583-1641), a German military officer who served as a field marshal during the Thirty Years' War. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and played a crucial role in several notable battles of the conflict.
In the realm of philosophy, Johann Georg von Arnim (1713-1791) was a prominent figure of the German Enlightenment. He was a philosopher, mathematician, and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
The name Arnim also has literary associations, as seen in the case of Bettina von Arnim (1785-1859), a German writer and novelist who was part of the Romantic movement. Her works, such as "Die Günderode" (The Günderode) and her correspondence with influential figures like Goethe, earned her recognition as a prominent literary figure of her time.
In the 20th century, Harry von Arnim (1890-1964) was a German military officer who served in both World Wars. He is particularly known for his role in the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II, where he commanded the German forces before being captured by the Soviet army.
People
Arnim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arnim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Arnim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arnim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arnim 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 - US residents.
Is Arnim a common name?
We classify Arnim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arnim most popular?
The single biggest year for Arnim was 1916, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arnim is about 0 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 Arnim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arnim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arnim 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 Arnim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arnim 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 Arnim 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 the name Arnim?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Arnim, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.