Boy · #3,476 in 2026

Arkan

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

Current Rank

#3,476

Peak Rank

#3,476 (2026)

Total Babies

264

5-Yr Trend

+101%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3476

Peak Rank

264

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arkan

The earliest SSA record of Arkan as a baby boy name dates back to 2012, when 11 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 33 newborns named Arkan — #3,476 in the national rankings. About 71% of every Arkan on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Arkan ranks #3,476 for baby boys with 33 births, rising sharply (+101% over the past five years). All told, over 264 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Arkan

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

Arken
Arcon
Arkin
Arcane
Argan
Archine
Orkan
Argun
Aircon
Orkin
Arcking
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arkan

What does the name Arkan mean?

Arkan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arkan in 2026?

In 2026, Arkan ranks #3,476 among boys' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Arkan most popular?

Arkan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,476 that year with 33 babies given the name.

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

Arkan has historically been most popular in Michigan, Virginia, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arkan.

Is Arkan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arkan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arkan include Angello, Whyatt, Arslan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arkan

Arkan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 264 births in the dataset. Arkan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,476. Use the chart and map above to compare Arkan'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.