Armstrong
Meaningstrong arm · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,214 in 1921
6 babies were named Armstrong in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Armstrong you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Armstrong, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Armstrong would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArmstrong first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1921, when it ranked #3,214. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Armstrong means “strong arm”.
About the name Armstrong
Armstrong is a boy name of English origin meaning “strong arm”. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ong”. US birth records list Armstrong for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 13 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #3,214 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 461,538 boys |
| 1920s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 719,424 boys |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,714,286 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Armstrong
What does the name Armstrong mean?
Armstrong means “strong arm” in English.
What is the origin of the name Armstrong?
Armstrong has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Armstrong a boy or girl name?
Armstrong is a boy name.
How popular is the name Armstrong?
Armstrong ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#3,214).