Arsenio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arsenio originates from Greek, meaning male or manly. It has evolved from the ancient form Arsenios to its current usage. The name carries traits of strength and masculinity, with no specific biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the late 20th century, greatly influenced by notable figures such as Arsenio Hall.
The name Arsenio is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arsenio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arsenio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3003rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2625th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2908th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3014th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1263rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5497th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4964th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arsenio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arsenio"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈsɛnioʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Arsenio comes from the Greek name 'Arsenios', which is derived from the word 'arsen', meaning 'male, manly'.
Meaning
male, manly
Language Evolution
Arsenios, Arsenio
Historical Usage
Arsenio gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, partly due to the fame of television personality Arsenio Hall in the 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Arsenios, Arsen, Arsie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Arsenio is often viewed as a unique and charismatic name, with a modern appeal, especially among younger generations.
Famous People
Arsenio Hall, Arsenio Lupin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arsenio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arsenio"
"Arsenio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3003rd of 7545 | 122 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2625th of 6773 | 155 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2908th of 7552 | 152 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3014th of 10718 | 181 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1263rd of 16616 | 1,124 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5497th of 24088 | 227 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4964th of 23106 | 230 |
Regional Popularity of "Arsenio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
58.67% 670th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
41.82% 647th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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48.68% 1183rd/2430 |
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54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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58.86% 2050th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.26% 1152nd/3685 |
31.17% 1395th/4475 |
18.02% 936th/5194 |
26.06% 1646th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
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68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arsenio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arsenio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arsenio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.