The name Arbor is of Latin origin and means "tree". It is derived from the Latin word "arbor", which means tree. The name has a strong connection to nature and is often associated with growth, strength, and beauty.
Arbor was not traditionally used as a given name but rather as a surname or place name in Europe. However, in recent years, it has gained popularity as a unisex given name. Arbor is currently more popular for girls than boys, but it can be used for either gender.
There are no notable historical figures with the name Arbor, and its meaning and origins make it unique without being tied to any specific historical events or figures. Instead, people often choose this name because of its nature-inspired meaning and its distinctive sound.
The name Arbor has experienced a notable increase in popularity over the past two decades in the United States. In 1915, there were only five babies named Arbor, but this number grew to nine in 2009. Since then, the number of births with the name Arbor has continued to rise, reaching double digits every year until 2013 when it dipped slightly to eight births.
However, the downward trend did not last long as the following year, in 2014, there were eleven births recorded for the name Arbor. This upward trajectory continued, with fifteen babies named Arbor in 2017 and twenty-two in 2019, indicating a significant increase in popularity over just four years.
The trend of increasing popularity has persisted into recent years, with thirty-one babies named Arbor in 2021, the highest number recorded so far. Although there was a slight dip to twenty-eight births in 2022, the name Arbor still maintained its popularity. Most recently, in 2023, eighteen births were recorded for the name Arbor.
In total, from 1915 to 2023, there have been 191 babies named Arbor born in the United States. This steady increase in popularity over time suggests that the name Arbor is becoming more widely accepted and favored among parents choosing names for their children.