Arnel Name Popularity and Statistics
Arnel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Arnel?
Arnel is spelled A-R-N-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Arnel Popularity in 2021
Rank#8,825
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage rose 871 places to #8,825 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Arnel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1995 through 2021. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Boys | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2009 | Boys | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2008 | Boys | 15 | #5,767 |
| 2007 | Boys | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2006 | Boys | 15 | #5,525 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
| 2004 | Boys | 12 | #6,138 |
| 2003 | Boys | 15 | #5,035 |
| 2002 | Boys | 14 | #5,131 |
| 2001 | Boys | 17 | #4,476 |
| 2000 | Boys | 9 | #6,839 |
| 1999 | Boys | 16 | #4,341 |
| 1998 | Boys | 8 | #6,843 |
| 1997 | Boys | 14 | #4,451 |
| 1996 | Boys | 15 | #4,185 |
| 1995 | Boys | 12 | #4,791 |
When Was Arnel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1970 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #1,989
2009 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,334
2001 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #4,476
1999 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #4,341
Where Arnel Ranked Highest in 2009
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,531 | 5 |