Arsalan
Arsalan is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Lion or brave man.
Origin and history
Arsalan is a male name of Persian and Turkic origin meaning lion. It has long been used across Central Asia, Iran, and South Asia. In the United States, it is a relatively rare name that has seen a slight increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
713 babies in the United States have been named Arsalan since 1880. It ranks #3963 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1599.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.2 %)
- TX (19.6 %)
- VA (12.8 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 157 |
| 2020-2029 | 328 |
Famous people named Arsalan
- Arsalan Kazemi: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Historically, the name and title Alp Arslan (meaning 'Heroic Lion') was borne by prominent medieval Seljuk leaders.
- The name shares etymological roots with the Turkish name Aslan, popularized globally in literature.