Arnie
Arnie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eagle ruler or power of the eagle.
Origin and history
Arnie is a masculine name of Germanic origin, historically serving as a diminutive of Arnold. It means eagle power or ruler, combining traditional roots with a friendly, informal style. Though classic in tone, it remains a relatively rare choice for newborn boys in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
2,088 babies in the United States have been named Arnie since 1880. It ranks #2824 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- MN (14.8 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- WA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 212 |
| 1920-1930 | 193 |
| 1930-1940 | 215 |
| 1940-1950 | 251 |
| 1950-1960 | 331 |
| 1960-1970 | 378 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 44 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Famous people named Arnie
- Arnie Roth: Conductor, Composer
Fun facts
- Arnie developed primarily as a familiar nickname for Arnold before being used as a independent given name.
- The name Arnie gained widespread global familiarity as a common nickname for actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.