Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Arcenio

Name: Popularity of the name Arcenio in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arcenio, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#4,018 (1989)

Total Babies

176

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1925

First Year

2012

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#4018

Peak Rank

176

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arcenio

Arcenio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1925, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 13 Arcenios were born — ranking #4,018 that year. As of 2026, Arcenio ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 176 Arcenios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Arcenio

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arcenio is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arsenio
Arseniy
Arsenault
Arseneau
Arceneaux
Arseneault
Arsenal
Arsenic
Arsine
Arsenate
Arsenale
Arsenite

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arcenio

What does the name Arcenio mean?

Arcenio is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1925. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arcenio in 2026?

In 2026, Arcenio ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Arcenio most popular?

Arcenio reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #4,018 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Arcenio most popular?

Arcenio has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arcenio.

Is Arcenio a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arcenio is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Arcenio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arcenio include Lang, Emigdio, Phillippe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arcenio

Arcenio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 176 births in the dataset. Arcenio's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #4,018. Use the chart and map above to compare Arcenio's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.