All about the name ARMEN

Meaning, origin, history.

Armen is a name of Armenian origin, derived from the ancient Armenian name Hayk. It means "peace," and it has been traditionally used by the Armenian people for centuries.

The name Armen can be traced back to the legendary founder of Armenia, Hayk, who rebelled against the oppressive King Bel of Babylon around 2492 BCE. After defeating Bel in battle, Hayk established the first Armenian dynasty and gave his name to his new kingdom, Armenia. Over time, the name evolved into Armen.

In the Middle Ages, Armen was used as a nickname for people from Armenia or with Armenian ancestry. It eventually became an independent given name in its own right, popular among Armenian families and beyond.

Today, Armen remains a distinctive and proud name, still widely used in Armenia and by Armenian communities around the world. Its meaning of "peace" reflects the ancient roots and noble heritage associated with this name.

Popularity of the name ARMEN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Armen has been given to a total of 2066 babies born in the United States between 1914 and 2023. The number of births varied year by year, with some years seeing as many as 47 births (in 2007) and others as few as 6 (in several years including 1955). The name's popularity seemed to peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with over 30 births per year from 1988 to 1992. Since then, the number of Armen births has fluctuated, but it remains a relatively uncommon name, with fewer than 50 births per year in recent years. Despite its ups and downs, Armen has been a consistent presence in the United States for over a century, with at least one birth recorded every year since 1914 except for 2011, when there were only 19 births.

Name variation ARMEN.