Arpine
A girl's name of Armenian origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Arpine hit its peak of 5 births in 1991, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Arpine reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Arpine is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arpine is a girl's baby name of Armenian origin, meaning 'sunrise' or 'the light of dawn.' A beautiful, poetic name that evokes the promise of a new day.
EtymologyShow more
Arpine is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Armenian naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Arpine creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arpine has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | #13401 | — |
The Story of Arpine
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Arpine is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Arpine are most likely born between 1991 and 1992.
How rare is Arpine?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arpine is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1991–1992)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | #13471 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13330 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1992