Arsh
Boy name · #3217 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Arsh? In official American birth records, Arsh has been tracked continuously since 1995, giving it 30 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 37 baby boys were named Arsh, placing it at #3217 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3513, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 48,649 boys born in 2025 was named Arsh.
Babies named Arsh per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 30-year story
Arsh first appears in the Social Security records in 1995, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 43 boys were named Arsh — good for #2787 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Arsh against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arsh in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Arsh is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Arsh will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arsh is most common
State-level data for Arsh 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 Arsh
Statistically, parents drawn to Arsh tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darsh, Ansh, Hersh, Vansh, and Ayush.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arsh | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3181 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3161 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3412 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3180 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3811 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4639 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3446 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3378 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3059 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3513 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3693 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3265 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2869 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4356 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2787 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4748 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4714 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4127 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3888 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2653 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5246 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5035 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6088 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4890 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Arsh?
In official American birth records, the name Arsh first appeared in 1995 (over 30 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 30 years.
Is Arsh a popular boy name?
Arsh ranked #3217 among boys in 2025 with 37 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3513.
When was the name Arsh most popular?
Arsh peaked in 2010, when 43 American boys received the name (ranked #2787 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arsh?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 48,649 newborn American boys was named Arsh. 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.