Arnett
Arnett is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Little eagle or eagle power.
Origin and history
Arnett is a given name of Germanic and French origin, derived from diminutive forms of names containing the element for 'eagle' (such as Arnold). Historical usage in the U.S. was primarily as a masculine name or surname, though it has become extremely rare in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,298 babies in the United States have been named Arnett since 1880. It ranks #3407 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WV (63.2 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- KY (6.9 %)
- MS (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 171 |
| 1920-1930 | 203 |
| 1930-1940 | 171 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 223 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Arnett originated primarily as an English surname derived from Norman French diminutives of Arnold.
- The name was most frequently used as a first name in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century.