Arnold is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #632 in 2022 with 56 recorded births. This places Arnold in the top 10% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 59 births ranking #627. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 211.1%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 5,078 boys born was named Arnold. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.