Boy · #3,558 in 2026

Arness

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

Current Rank

#3,558

Peak Rank

#3,558 (1967)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

1967

Last Year

1967

Peak Year

#3558

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arness

Arness first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 6 Arnesss were born — ranking #3,558 that year. As of 2026, Arness ranks #3,558 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Arnesss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Arness

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

Armis
Ornis
Harness
Arna
Farness
Armas
Archness
Carnous
Ormus
Furnace
Furnas
Turnus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arness

What does the name Arness mean?

Arness is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arness in 2026?

In 2026, Arness ranks #3,558 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Arness most popular?

Arness reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #3,558 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Arness a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arness?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arness include Forman, Lara, Tenny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arness

Arness is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Arness's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #3,558. Use the chart and map above to compare Arness'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.