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Armen
BoyArmenian· “Armenian”
- Meaning
- Armenian
- Origin
- Armenian
- Pronunciation
- AR-men
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,134
- US babies 2025
- 38
- Best rank
- #1,615 (1929)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Armen
Armen is an Armenian name that is usually said to mean “Armenian”.
Armen is an Armenian name meaning Armenian, taken from the name of the people and the country. It is one of the most common boys' names in Armenia and in the Armenian diaspora, including communities in the United States. It is said AR-men. Armen is related to Armenia, whose name is usually traced to ancient sources, though its exact origin is uncertain. Arman is a related name used in Central Asia and Iran. The name carries a strong sense of national identity for Armenian families.
Popularity over time
Armen first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,615 in 1929, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 47 were named Armen. In 2025, 38 babies were named Armen, and it ranked #3,134 nationally. That is 73% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,979 in 1920, #2,213 in 1950, #2,370 in 1980, #2,739 in 2000, #3,716 in 2010, and #3,134 in 2025. Of the 2,139 US boys named Armen since records began, 18% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 299 babies. Since 2010, 463 more have been named Armen.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Maximino, Cuauhtemoc, Celso, Laird, and Khang.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Armen ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #847 | 28 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Armen is usually pronounced AR-men, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-en”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Arman, Armon, and Armin.
Middle names for Armen
A few middle names that flow with Armen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Armen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armen mean?
Armen is an Armenian name that is usually said to mean “Armenian”.
What is the origin of the name Armen?
Armen has Armenian roots. Armen is an Armenian name meaning Armenian, taken from the name of the people and the country.
Is Armen a popular name?
Not especially. Armen ranked #3,134 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Armen a boy or girl name?
Armen is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Armen?
Armen is usually pronounced AR-men. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings