boy's name
Arjan
AR-jun
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,762
England and Wales
#351
2025 births
Arjan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 118 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Arjan is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 120 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 4,391 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Arjan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 377 |
| 2010s | 580 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 445 |
How Popular Is Arjan?
In 2025, Arjan was given to 120 babies in England and Wales, ranking #351 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Arjan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arjan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arjan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arjan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arjan
- Pronunciation AR-jun
Arjan in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Arjan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arjan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arjan
How popular is the name Arjan?
In 2025, Arjan was given to 120 babies in England and Wales, ranking #351 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Arjan a girl's or a boy's name?
Arjan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arjan?
Arjan has 2 syllables.
When was Arjan most popular?
Arjan peaked in 2025, when 120 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Arjan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Arjan currently ranks #102 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.