Arjan
4 countries#605 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arjan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,169 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2015 with 70 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,157 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #605 · peaked in 2015 with 70 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,001 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #1492 · peaked in 2025 with 118 births
Most common in: California, New York, Washington, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Arjan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #611 | — |
| 2003 | #615 | ↓4 |
| 2004 | #773 | ↓158 |
| 2005 | #653 | ↑120 |
| 2006 | #574 | ↑79 |
| 2007 | #631 | ↓57 |
| 2008 | #728 | ↓97 |
| 2009 | #724 | ↑4 |
| 2010 | #660 | ↑64 |
| 2011 | #537 | ↑123 |
| 2012 | #640 | ↓103 |
| 2013 | #655 | ↓15 |
| 2014 | #566 | ↑89 |
| 2015 | #543 | ↑23 |
| 2016 | #621 | ↓78 |
| 2017 | #574 | ↑47 |
| 2018 | #619 | ↓45 |
| 2019 | #694 | ↓75 |
| 2020 | #821 | ↓127 |
| 2021 | #605 | ↑216 |
Frequently asked questions about Arjan
Is Arjan a popular name?
Yes — Arjan currently ranks #605 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Arjan more common for boys or girls?
Arjan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Arjan most popular?
Arjan peaked in 2015 in England & Wales, with 70 recorded births that year.
Is Arjan rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Arjan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #784 in 1996 to #605 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Arjan?
At least 2,173 babies have been recorded with the name Arjan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Arjan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arjan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Arjan?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Arjan include Mauro, Ziggy, Davi, Efrain.
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