Arnold is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #666 in 1997 with 245 recorded births. This places Arnold in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 245 births ranking #666. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 7,694 boys born was named Arnold. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.