Arnie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8346 in 2024 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 14 births ranking #6171. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 80.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 190,590 boys born was named Arnie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.