Arnold is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1257 in 1997 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 59 births ranking #627. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 44.4%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 31,444 boys born was named Arnold. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.