Boys name · California
Arnold in California
Babies born in California have been named Arnold 6,471 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911. In 2025 it was the #1446 most common boys name there, on 12 births.
Popularity over time
Arnold in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 8 | #84 |
| 1927 | 46 | #146 |
| 1944 | 71 | #161 |
| 1960 | 119 | #224 |
| 1976 | 41 | #409 |
| 1992 | 117 | #323 |
| 2009 | 29 | #805 |
| 2025 | 12 | #1446 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #77 in 1913 to #1530 in 2012, starting at #84 in 1911 and ending at #1446 in 2025.
California had the most Arnold births in 1963, with 121. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #77, in 1913.
Its highest rank in any state was #18, in North Dakota in 1924. See Arnold in every state →
How popular is Arnold in California?
Babies born in California have been named Arnold 6,471 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911. In 2025 it was the #1446 most common boys name there, on 12 births.
How many babies are named Arnold in California?
12 Arnold babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Arnold in California?
Arnold ranked #1446 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.