Armen
Boy name · #3139 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Armen? In official American birth records, Armen has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 38 baby boys were named Armen, placing it at #3139 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4407, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 47,368 boys born in 2025 was named Armen.
The 111-year story
Armen first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 47 boys were named Armen — good for #2602 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Armen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Armen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Armen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Armen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Armen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Armen is most common
State-level data for Armen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Armen
Statistically, parents drawn to Armen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alen, Efren, Daven, Ammon, and Toren.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Armen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3055 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3691 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3021 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3811 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3347 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4226 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4594 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3441 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4407 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3891 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4180 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4131 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4822 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3708 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3045 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3221 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2602 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2881 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2803 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3217 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2428 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3022 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2306 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Armen?
In official American birth records, the name Armen first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 9 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Armen a popular boy name?
Armen ranked #3139 among boys in 2025 with 38 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4407.
When was the name Armen most popular?
Armen peaked in 2007, when 47 American boys received the name (ranked #2602 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Armen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 47,368 newborn American boys was named Armen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.