Arpan
Primarily a boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 253 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Arpan peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 12 babies received this name in a single year (2014). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Arpan has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Arpan is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arpan is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit arpan or arpanam meaning 'offering,' 'dedication,' or 'surrender to God.' In Hindu devotional practice, arpan refers to the act of dedicating one's actions, prayers, or self to the divine — a name that is itself a spiritual offering.
Arpan is a name born from devotion — to name a child Arpan is to dedicate them as an offering of love to the divine, making every bearer's life a living act of surrender.
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Phonetically, Arpan belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Sanskrit names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Arpan’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arpan has 35+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | #11368 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 88 | #8534 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 46 | #10050 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 55 | #7394 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 47 | #5619 | — |
The Story of Arpan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Arpan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Arpan are most likely born between 2004 and 2022.
How rare is Arpan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arpan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 88 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Arpan by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(35 years, 1980–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #12503 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10895 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10706 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9833 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8208 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7135 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8896 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9654 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6660 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7058 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8206 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8817 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10874 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12638 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9933 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12514 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9657 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10228 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7898 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7485 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Arpan as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Arpan has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2022