How Common is the First Name Arnold?
We estimate that there are 37,827 people named Arnold who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Arnold is the 507th most common for men, and the 1,099th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Arnold?
The average person named Arnold is 60.09 years old.
Is Arnold a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
120 people named Arnold were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,477th most popular name for boys, and the 3,129th most popular overall.
The popularity of Arnold peaked in 1916, when it was the 89th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Arnold a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Arnold is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Arnold are male.
Facts About the Name Arnold
Popularity of Arnold in England
In 2020, Arnold was the 748th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.