Arnob
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "deer" or "gazelle".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Arnob. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arnob today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arnob births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arnob. 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 Arnob. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,431
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Arnob: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arnob 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 Arnob during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arnob
The name Arnob is of Sanskrit origin and dates back to ancient India, where it was derived from the word "Arnavah," meaning "wave" or "billow." This name was initially associated with the powerful and majestic nature of the ocean, symbolizing strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arnob can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, which were composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. In the Rig Veda, there is a reference to a sage named Arnob who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual guidance.
During the medieval period, the name Arnob gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the warrior class and nobility. It was often given to sons born into influential families, reflecting the aspirations of strength and leadership.
In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Bengal, Arnob Datta, made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. His treatises on the nature of knowledge and reasoning were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.
Another notable figure bearing the name Arnob was Arnob Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the conquest of Bengal and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Arnob Sen, a prolific Bengali writer and playwright from the 20th century, gained recognition for his literary works that explored themes of social injustice and human emotions. His plays, such as "Shatru" and "Nadir Kaj," are regarded as classics in Bengali literature.
Additionally, Arnob Goswami, an Indian journalist and news anchor, has made a name for himself in the world of broadcasting, hosting several popular news programs and earning acclaim for his investigative journalism and fearless reporting.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Arnob, a name that has carried the essence of strength, wisdom, and resilience across generations and cultures.
People
Arnob + last name combinations
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FAQ
Arnob: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arnob?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arnob 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 Arnob a common name?
We classify Arnob 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 Arnob most popular?
The single biggest year for Arnob was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arnob is about 15 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 Arnob in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arnob a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arnob 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 Arnob still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arnob 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 Arnob 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 Arnob as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.