Arna is a name of Norwegian origin and it means "first born". It has historical significance as it was used by the Vikings to denote the eldest child in a family. The name Arna has been popular among Norwegians for centuries, with early records dating back to the Middle Ages. Despite its historical roots, Arna is still commonly used today and can be found not only in Norway but also in other Scandinavian countries and even beyond.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Arna has seen a significant increase in popularity over time in the United States. The highest number of births with the name Arna occurred in 2021, with a total of 29 babies named Arna that year.
The name first appeared in the records in 1903 and 1917 with six births each year. It then experienced fluctuations in popularity, with years ranging from five to ten births per year until the mid-20th century. The name's popularity began to steadily increase starting in the late 1940s, with a notable spike in the early 1950s, reaching its peak of seventeen births in 1953.
After this peak, the number of births with the name Arna decreased again until the late 1970s, when it once more started to gradually increase. However, it wasn't until the mid-2010s that the name began to gain significant traction again, reaching double-digit numbers annually since 2014.
The total number of births with the name Arna in the United States from 1903 to 2023 is 584. This upward trend over time indicates that the name Arna has been steadily gaining popularity among parents choosing names for their children born in the U.S.