Arnold is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1643 in 2006 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 59 births ranking #627. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.9%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 29,121 boys born was named Arnold. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.