Arpan
An offering or dedication, particularly a Hindu ritual offering.
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Arpan. It is a predominantly male name (98.1% of registrations). The average person named Arpan today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arpan births was 2013 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arpan. 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 Arpan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
2013
16 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,503
Tracked since 1980
Census
Arpan in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 754 people with the first name Arpan, which placed it at #15,301 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#15,301
National first-name rank
People counted
754
754 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
96.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arpan
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Arpan is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Arpan described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Arpan at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.0% · 724
- White2.0% · 15
- Black or African American1.1% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 4
- Two or more races0.3% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.1% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Arpan
Arpan leans heavily male at 98.1% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Arpan as a male name
- Ranked #12,503 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2014 (12 births)
Arpan as a female name
- Ranked #16,846 in 2013
- 5 female births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Arpan leans strongly male. 703 people counted with this name were male (94.2%), compared with 43 female bearers (5.8%).
Popularity
Arpan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arpan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arpan 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 Arpan 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 Arpan
The name Arpan has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd century BCE during the classical period of Sanskrit literature. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "arpana," which means "offering" or "dedication."
In Hinduism, the concept of "arpana" holds significant importance as it symbolizes the act of offering or surrendering something with reverence, usually to a deity or a spiritual guru. The name Arpan, therefore, carries a spiritual connotation and reflects the idea of dedicating oneself or one's actions to a higher purpose.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arpan can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. These sacred texts often mention the concept of "arpana" in the context of religious rituals and spiritual practices.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arpan. One such figure was Arpan Chakraborty (1928-2005), a renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the Hindustani vocal tradition. He was widely respected for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
Another prominent individual with the name Arpan was Arpan Dutta (1954-2018), an Indian author and playwright. His works explored themes of social justice, human relationships, and the complexities of modern life. His play "Raktakarabi" (1990) gained critical acclaim and is considered a significant contribution to Bengali literature.
In the field of sports, Arpan Peyang (born 1985) is a notable Indian badminton player who has represented the country in various international tournaments. He has won several titles and has been a part of the Indian national badminton team.
The name Arpan has also been associated with individuals in the realm of spirituality and philosophy. Arpan Sharma (born 1972) is a renowned Indian spiritual teacher and author who has written extensively on topics such as meditation, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Another notable figure was Arpan Chatterjee (1947-2022), an Indian philosopher and academician. He was recognized for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of language. His work aimed to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
People
Arpan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arpan 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
Arpan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arpan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arpan 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 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Arpan a common name?
We classify Arpan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 258 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arpan most popular?
The single biggest year for Arpan was 2013, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arpan is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Arpan in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 754 people with the name Arpan, or 0.25 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #15,301 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Arpan in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Arpan?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Arpan leans strongly male. 703 people counted with this name were male (94.2%), compared with 43 female bearers (5.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Arpan?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Arpan is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Arpan most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Arpan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (724 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Arpan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arpan a male name?
Yes, 98.1% of people registered as Arpan 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 Arpan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arpan 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 Arpan 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.
How many people share the name Arpan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.