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UK boy's name

Arshman

A Persian masculine name meaning "brave man" or "man of valor".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Arshman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arshman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 13 births.

This profile covers 73 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 85% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 73 living people in the UK are called Arshman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Arshman ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 13 boys were registered as Arshman.
  • About 73 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arshman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2023

13 births

Estimated living

73

2026

Meaning

What does Arshman mean?

The name Arshman has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient times in the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Old Persian words "arsha" meaning "brave" or "heroic" and "man" meaning "person" or "man". The name can be translated to mean "brave man" or "heroic person".

One of the earliest known references to the name Arshman can be found in the ancient Zoroastrian religious texts, the Avesta, which were composed between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. In these texts, Arshman is mentioned as the name of a legendary figure, a warrior and hero who fought against the forces of evil.

The first recorded historical figure with the name Arshman was a Persian nobleman who lived in the 5th century BCE during the Achaemenid Empire. He served as a high-ranking military commander under King Xerxes I and played a crucial role in the Persian Wars against the Greeks.

Another notable individual named Arshman was a Persian prince who lived in the 4th century BCE during the reign of King Darius III. He was a member of the Achaemenid royal family and is mentioned in Greek historical accounts as leading a contingent of Persian troops against Alexander the Great.

In the 3rd century BCE, there was an influential Persian philosopher and scholar named Arshman who was renowned for his work on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of Persian thinkers.

During the Sassanid Empire in the 6th century CE, a prominent Persian general named Arshman led the imperial armies in several campaigns against the Byzantine Empire. He is credited with several victories and is remembered as one of the great military leaders of his time.

Throughout history, the name Arshman has been associated with bravery, heroism, and warrior spirit, reflecting its Persian origin and meaning. While not as common in modern times, it remains a significant name in Persian culture and history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arshman over time

The chart below shows babies named Arshman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Arshman, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arshman
0371013200920162024

Decades

Arshman by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arshman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2495 46 5
2010s #4223 23 6
2000s #3744 4 1

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FAQ

Arshman: questions and answers

How popular is the name Arshman in the UK right now?

In 2024, Arshman was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Arshman most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 13 babies registered as Arshman in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arshman?

A Persian masculine name meaning "brave man" or "man of valor".

How many people are called Arshman in the UK?

A total of 73 babies have been registered as Arshman across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.