Is Armen a boy's or girl's name?

Armen is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Armen most popular?

Armen reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 47 births that year. It is currently ranked #3322 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Armen?

Armen is currently ranked #3322 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,101 babies since 1914.

Armen

An uncommon Armenian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArmenianRising fast

#3322▼ 266in 2024

Meaning & Origin

dative plural of Arm

Armen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Armenian origin, meaning 'Armenian' — the name of a people named after the legendary patriarch Aram. It is one of the most distinctly national names in the Armenian naming tradition, connecting a child directly to their people's ancient heritage.

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Popularity Over Time

Armen was #3221 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3322, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Armen
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	172	#3383	▼
2010s	253	#4083	▼
2000s	376	#2830	▲
1990s	299	#2578	▲
1980s	264	#2180	▲
1970s	136	#2877	▲
1960s	127	#2392	▲
1950s	118	#2414	▲
1940s	77	#2505	▼
1930s	97	#2355	▼
1920s	126	#2493	▲
1910s	56	#2678	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(108 years, 1914–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Armen
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	35	#3322	-5 (-12.5%)
2023	40	#3056	+10 (33.3%)
2022	30	#3695	-10 (-25.0%)
2021	40	#3023	+13 (48.1%)
2020	27	#3818	-7 (-20.6%)
2019	34	#3351	+10 (41.7%)
2018	24	#4235	+3 (14.3%)
2017	21	#4606	-11 (-34.4%)
2016	32	#3446	+10 (45.5%)
2015	22	#4414	-4 (-15.4%)
2014	26	#3903	+3 (13.0%)
2013	23	#4194	-1 (-4.2%)
2012	24	#4138	+5 (26.3%)
2011	19	#4830	-9 (-32.1%)
2010	28	#3716	-10 (-26.3%)
2009	38	#3047	+3 (8.6%)
2008	35	#3224	-12 (-25.5%)
2007	47	#2608	+8 (20.5%)
2006	39	#2884	+1 (2.6%)
2005	38	#2806	+8 (26.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Armen as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Armen has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1920.

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Current rank

Total births

1920

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Armen be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Armen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3322. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1914–2024) · Methodology