Arno
Arno is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eagle or eagle ruler.
Origin and history
Arno is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived as a short form of names beginning with Arnold. It carries the root meaning of 'eagle'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon name that has seen steady, low-frequency usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,723 babies in the United States have been named Arno since 1880. It ranks #3068 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- WI (37.7 %)
- CA (33.2 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- IA (5.4 %)
- NY (1.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 323 |
| 1920-1930 | 297 |
| 1930-1940 | 187 |
| 1940-1950 | 148 |
| 1950-1960 | 154 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Arno
- Arno Penzias: Physicist, Astronomer
Fun facts
- Arno originated in Germanic-speaking regions as a diminutive of Arnold, which combines words for eagle and power.
- Arno is also the name of the famous river in Tuscany, Italy, that flows through Florence.