Armand
Armand is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Army man or soldier.
Origin and history
Armand is the French form of the Germanic name Herman. It translates to 'army man' or 'soldier'. While historically classic, it remains a relatively uncommon given name in the contemporary United States.
Popularity in the United States
15,343 babies in the United States have been named Armand since 1880. It ranks #958 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1719.
States where it is most popular
- MA (20.3 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- RI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 241 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,911 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,961 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,949 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,610 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,379 |
| 1960-1970 | 910 |
| 1970-1980 | 725 |
| 1980-1990 | 838 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,228 |
| 2000-2010 | 820 |
| 2010-2019 | 438 |
| 2020-2029 | 208 |
Famous people named Armand
- Armand Assante: Actor
- Armand Duplantis: Athlete
Fun facts
- Armand Duval is the hero of Alexandre Dumas fils' celebrated 1848 novel 'La Dame aux Camélias'.
- It developed as the French cognate of Herman, derived from the Germanic elements 'heri' (army) and 'man' (man).