Arlette Girl

Popularity: #441 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ar-LET /ɑːrˈlɛt/

Origin: French; German

Meaning: French: 'pledge'; German: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Arlette has its roots in the Old French name "Harlot," which is derived from the Germanic elements "hari," meaning "army," and "wald," meaning "ruler" or "power." The name evolved through various forms, including "Arlette" in Old French, before being adopted into English. The transition into English likely occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were introduced into the English lexicon, particularly among the nobility and the upper classes.

Historically, the name Arlette is often associated with Arlette of Falaise, the mother of William the Conqueror, who was a significant figure in medieval history. William, born in the late 10th century, became the Duke of Normandy and later invaded England in 1066, leading to profound changes in English society and governance.

The legacy of Arlette as the mother of such an influential monarch underscores the name's historical significance, linking it to the foundational moments of English history. Culturally, the name Arlette carries connotations of nobility and strength, reflective of its Germanic roots.

It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing resilience and leadership. The name has also seen variations and diminutives in different cultures, though Arlette itself remains a distinct form.

Its historical associations with prominent figures and events have contributed to its enduring presence in the cultural memory, making it a name rich in heritage and significance.

Famous people named Arlette

In this section, you will find notable people named Arlette. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Arlette who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Arlette who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Arlette Laguiller is a politician best known for being a spokesperson for the Lutte Ouvrière party and a candidate in the French presidential elections.

Arlette Gordon is a writer best known for her works in children's literature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Arlette, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CharlotteJulietteColetteMargotAmélieSimone

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Arlette. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ArielleAnoukIsabelleOdetteCelesteJulietteColette

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arlette was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Arlette has ranked as high as #1009 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Arlette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Arlette is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Arlette was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Arlette.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 600 600
2024 517 517
2023 383 383
2022 352 352
2021 259 259
2020 238 238
2019 272 272
2018 301 301
2017 234 234
2016 254 254
2015 128 128
2014 112 112
2013 144 144
2012 148 148
2011 142 142
2010 148 148
2009 108 108
2008 127 127
2007 140 140
2006 150 150
2005 151 151
2004 189 189
2003 179 179
2002 171 171
2001 122 122
2000 78 78
1999 58 58
1998 62 62
1997 54 54
1996 32 32
1995 38 38
1994 43 43
1993 40 40
1992 36 36
1991 32 32
1990 20 20
1989 36 36
1988 23 23
1987 17 17
1986 27 27
1985 18 18
1984 19 19
1983 21 21
1982 14 14
1981 20 20
1980 25 25
1979 15 15
1978 19 19
1977 11 11
1976 13 13
1975 23 23
1974 13 13
1973 15 15
1972 25 25
1971 31 31
1970 34 34
1969 30 30
1968 37 37
1967 22 22
1966 38 38
1965 34 34
1964 38 38
1963 42 42
1962 53 53
1961 67 67
1960 38 38
1959 27 27
1958 44 44
1957 22 22
1956 47 47
1955 51 51
1954 55 55
1953 39 39
1952 34 34
1951 33 33
1950 30 30
1949 47 47
1948 46 46
1947 39 39
1946 44 44
1945 20 20
1944 16 16
1943 22 22
1942 21 21
1941 24 24
1940 29 29
1939 30 30
1938 41 41
1937 13 13
1936 28 28
1935 29 29
1934 18 18
1933 14 14
1932 14 14
1931 21 21
1930 33 33
1929 16 16
1928 26 26
1927 51 51
1926 22 22
1925 19 19
1924 15 15
1923 24 24
1922 18 18
1921 26 26
1920 20 20
1919 10 10
1918 9 9
1917 11 11
1916 10 10
1915 8 8
1914 6 6
1913 7 7

Top States for Arlette (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 135
28%
CA 130
27%
NY 26
5%
IL 21
4%
FL 19
4%
NJ 16
3%
AZ 16
3%
GA 12
3%
NV 11
2%
NC 11
2%
WA 10
2%
UT 9
2%
MD 8
2%
KS 7
1%
LA 7
1%
PA 7
1%
VA 6
1%
TN 6
1%
CO 6
1%
OK 5
1%
OR 5
1%
MA 5
1%