Arnie is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #416 in 2025 with 97 recorded births. This places Arnie in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 106 births ranking #389. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,112.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,803 boys born was named Arnie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Arnie is usually a friendly short form of Arnold and inherits the strong Germanic meaning often given as "eagle power" or "eagle ruler". It feels informal and retro in a likeable way.
The name has long existed as a nickname, especially in English-speaking countries. Its best-known modern association is probably through public figures and entertainers rather than through formal naming tradition.