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Armstrong
Pronounced ARM-strong /ˈɑːrm.strɔːŋ/Medium
Meaning: From the English/Scottish border surname Armstrong, 'strong arm' -- said to honor a warrior's might. Famous bearers include Neil Armstrong and Louis Armstrong.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Armstrong is a border surname, 'strong arm,' turned given name. It reads bold and storied, tied to Neil and Louis Armstrong. Rare as a first name in the U.S. (said 'ARM-strong').
As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and surname-style.
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What does the name Armstrong mean?
Armstrong is an English/Scottish surname meaning 'strong arm,' now used as a first name.
How do you pronounce Armstrong?
It's said ARM-strong /ˈɑːrm.strɔːŋ/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Armstrong a boy or girl name?
Armstrong is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Armstrong?
Armstrong is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.