Arsene
Meaningvirile, masculine · French
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
8 babies were named Arsene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,695 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Arsene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Arsene, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arsene would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArsene first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #2,269. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArsene has climbed 1,695 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn French, Arsene means “virile, masculine”.
About the name Arsene
Arsene is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “virile, masculine”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Arsene for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 10 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,269 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 1920s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Arsene
What does the name Arsene mean?
Arsene means “virile, masculine” in French.
What is the origin of the name Arsene?
Arsene has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Arsene a boy or girl name?
Arsene is a boy name.
How popular is the name Arsene?
Arsene ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,269).