Arzie
A diminutive form of the Persian name Arezou or Arezoo, meaning "wish" or "desire".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Arzie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arzie today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arzie births was 1918 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arzie. 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
- • The typical person named Arzie is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Arzies were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arzie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1918
8 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1953 SSA rank
#3,830
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Arzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arzie from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 29 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arzie 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 Arzie 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 Arzie
The given name Arzie is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Persian language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Persian word "arz," which means "worth" or "value."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arzie can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In the epic, Arzie is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary king, Rostam. However, little is known about the historical accuracy of this reference.
The name Arzie gained some prominence during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which lasted from 1501 to 1736. During this period, a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher named Arzie Isfahani lived and worked. He was known for his contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and Islamic theology.
In the 18th century, an Arzie Beg was recorded as a prominent military leader in the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Russian Empire during the Russo-Turkish Wars of the time.
Moving to the 19th century, an Arzie Khan was a notable figure in the Pashtun tribal regions of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and cultural development in the region.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, an Armenian writer and poet named Arzie Vartanian gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. She was born in 1904 and lived until 1987, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.
While the name Arzie may not be as widely known as some others, it carries with it a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance, stretching back centuries and spanning various regions and civilizations. Despite its relative obscurity, the name has been borne by individuals who have left their mark on the world in various fields, from warfare and scholarship to literature and philosophy.
People
Arzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arzie 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
Arzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arzie 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Arzie a common name?
We classify Arzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Arzie was 1918, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arzie is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Arzie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arzie 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.
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.