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Name Rank Total 

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1912

First Year

2023

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#2765

Peak Rank

62

Total Count

9

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Arsene

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Arsène is a masculine French given name. It is derived from the Latin name Arsenius, the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀρσἐνιος (Arsenios), which means "male, virile". It has also been used as a surname. It may refer to:

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars%C3%A8ne) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars%C3%A8ne)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* French

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## The Story of Arsene

The earliest SSA record of Arsene as a baby boy name dates back to 1912, when 6 babies received it. 1920 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Arsene — #2,765 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 34% of all recorded Arsenes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 62 Arsenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Arsene

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

* [Arson](/arson)
* [Arsen](/arsen)
* [Arsin](/arsin)
* [Orson](/orson)
* Arsine
* [Marcin](/marcin)
* Arsey
* Arcing
* Arsm
* Arsing
* Ossein
* Arsi

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Arsene

What does the name Arsene mean?

Arsène is a masculine French given name. It is derived from the Latin name Arsenius, the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀρσἐνιος (Arsenios), which means "male, virile". It has also been used as a surname. It may refer to:

What is the origin of the name Arsene?

Arsene has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: French.

How popular is Arsene in 2026?

In 2026, Arsene ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Arsene most popular?

Arsene reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #2,765 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Arsene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arsene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arsene include Friend, Primus, Ott. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦FriendPeak #2765](/friend)[👦PrimusPeak #2765](/primus)[👦OttPeak #2765](/ott)[👦EllPeak #2765](/ell)[👦CurliePeak #2765](/curlie)[👦ObbiePeak #2765](/obbie)[👦ManvillePeak #2765](/manville)[👦ArnetPeak #2765](/arnet)

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## About the name Arsene 

Arsene is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Arsene's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #2,765\. Use the chart and map above to compare Arsene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1920 → ](/year/1920)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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