Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Strong despite adversity, One with a Strong Arm
Pronunciation: aa-rm-strawng, /ˈɑːrmˌstrɒŋ/, AA R M S T R AA NG
Popularity Rank: #30,566
Derived from the Old English words 'earm' (meaning poor) and 'strang' (meaning strong), this name was likely originally given to someone who possessed great physical strength despite their impoverished status.
The name Armstrong is of English origin and means Strong despite adversity, One with a Strong Arm, Strong Fighter, Strong-armed. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Armstrong is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: aa-rm-strawng
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑːrmˌstrɒŋ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA R M S T R AA NG
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
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At NamesLook, the name Armstrong is recorded 1,168 times globally, ranking it as the 30,566th most common name worldwide.
Armstrong is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 346 occurrences, making it the 2,653th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Armstrong is found among 1 in every 2889 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #2,653 | 1 : 3,352 |
| South Africa | #4,910 | 1 : 7,976 |
| United States of America | #20,356 | 1 : 23,194 |
| Cameroon | #2,558 | 1 : 5,694 |
| Ghana | #1,457 | 1 : 2,889 |
| United Kingdom | #15,377 | 1 : 19,579 |
| United Arab Emirates | #23,984 | 1 : 47,387 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Armstrong from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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