Arlan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAR-lan / ˈɑːr.lənIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: pledge; English: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arlan has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from 'Arlaine', which means 'pledge' or 'oath'. In English contexts, it is often associated with nobility and strength. The name has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Arlan has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Arlen
International Variants
- Arlan (English)
- Arlann (Irish)
Famous people named Arlan
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Fictional characters named Arlan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arlan was first seen in the United States in 1912. Arlan has ranked as high as #760 nationally, which occurred in 1936, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. In the past 5 years the name Arlan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arlan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 9 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 53 |
| 1931 | 48 |
| 1932 | 40 |
| 1933 | 63 |
| 1934 | 65 |
| 1935 | 58 |
| 1936 | 87 |
| 1937 | 56 |
| 1938 | 69 |
| 1939 | 65 |
| 1940 | 66 |
| 1941 | 69 |
| 1942 | 56 |
| 1943 | 61 |
| 1944 | 59 |
| 1945 | 65 |
| 1946 | 55 |
| 1947 | 58 |
| 1948 | 66 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1950 | 47 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 54 |
| 1953 | 38 |
| 1954 | 55 |
| 1955 | 51 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1958 | 53 |
| 1959 | 67 |
| 1960 | 46 |
| 1961 | 42 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 47 |