Arrow

Arrow is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 147 babies in the United States.

Arrow at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arrow

Arrow belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Arrow first appears in Social Security records in 1971 and has been given to 2,461 babies since 1880, including 147 in 2024.

Arrow in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Babies named Arrow in 2024
147
Total since 1880
2,461

Arrow in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Babies named Arrow in 2025
7
Total since 1996
60

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arrow mean?

The meaning of Arrow is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Arrow a boy or girl name?

Arrow is a unisex name. In 2024, 147 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arrow?

Arrow comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arrow?

Arrow is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1971 and has been given to 2,461 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].