Arne

Arne is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “eagle.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Arne at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“eagle”

About the name Arne

Arne belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “eagle” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Arne first appears in Social Security records in 1903. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #724 in 1916, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 2,847 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arne in US records

First recorded (US)
1903
Best US rank
#724 in 1916
Peak year
1916
Babies named Arne in 2024
6
Total since 1880
2,847

Arne in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2161 in 2023
Babies named Arne in 2025
6
Total since 1996
79

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arne mean?

Arne means “eagle” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arne a boy or girl name?

Arne is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arne?

Arne comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Arne?

Arne first appears in US records in 1903. Its best-ever ranking was #724 in 1916, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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