Arrow is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arrow in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3689
About the Name Arrow
Arrow has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1007 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #2682 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2017.
Arrow is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arrow
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Arrow per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arrow in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Arrow has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1007 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2682 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Arrow is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Arrow (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1007 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arrow
Likely around 1 other Arrow in the class
UK Popularity (2017–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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