Arshon
Of unknown origin, potentially a modern invented name of no clear meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Arshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arshon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arshon births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arshon. 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 Arshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,030
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Arshon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arshon 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 Arshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arshon
The given name Arshon is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus on its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some scholars have speculated that it may derive from the Sanskrit word "arsha," meaning "sage" or "holy." However, this connection is tenuous and lacks concrete historical evidence.
Despite its obscure beginnings, the name Arshon has been documented in various historical records, albeit sporadically. One of the earliest known mentions can be found in the annals of the Khmer Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam between the 9th and 15th centuries. A minor nobleman bearing the name Arshon is referenced in a 12th-century inscription detailing a land dispute.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Arshon appears briefly in a commentary on the Upanishads, a collection of ancient Hindu philosophical texts. The commentary, authored by a scholar named Arshon Acharya in the 16th century, explores the concept of the Atman, or the individual soul.
Moving forward in time, the name gained some prominence in the 19th century with the rise of Arshon Taleyarkhan, a prominent Afghan military leader and diplomat. Born in 1828, Taleyarkhan played a pivotal role in the Anglo-Afghan wars, serving as a negotiator and advisor to various Afghan rulers.
Another notable figure was Arshon Khanbaba, an Azerbaijani poet and philosopher who lived from 1879 to 1947. Khanbaba's works explored themes of spirituality, mysticism, and the human condition, earning him a place among the literary giants of his time.
In more recent history, Arshon Singh Brar, a Sikh activist and politician from India, made a name for himself in the fight for agricultural rights and farmer welfare. Born in 1938, Brar played a prominent role in the Green Revolution and advocated for policies to support small-scale farmers.
It is worth noting that while the name Arshon has been documented throughout history, its usage has been relatively uncommon and scattered across various cultures and regions. This rarity adds to the enigmatic nature of its origin and meaning, leaving ample room for further research and exploration.
People
Arshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arshon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Arshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arshon 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 Arshon a common name?
We classify Arshon 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 Arshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Arshon was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arshon is about 27 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 Arshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arshon 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 Arshon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arshon 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 Arshon 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 Arshon as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Arshon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.