Arnie
Pronunciation: [ AHRN-ee ]
Arnie is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,841 in the US, popular nicknames include Arn and Ary.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Arnie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,157 babies have been named Arnie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arnie is past its peak , currently ranked #9,841 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,841
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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Arnie is also used as a girl name, ranked #70998.
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About the Name Arnie
Arnie is a boy name .
Is Arnie a boy or girl name? Arnie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,841 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,998. Arnie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Arnie is currently ranked #9,841 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arnie include Arn and Ary. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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