Arlie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-lee //ˈɑːrli//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: 'eagle meadow'; Irish: 'pledge'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arlie is believed to have roots in Old English, derived from the elements "ear" meaning "eagle" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." This etymological composition suggests a meaning akin to "eagle's meadow" or "meadow of the eagle." The name likely evolved through various forms as it transitioned into Middle English, where it may have been influenced by similar names and linguistic shifts in the region. The introduction of Arlie into English-speaking contexts can be traced back to the broader adoption of Old English names during the Anglo-Saxon period, which laid the groundwork for many contemporary names.
Historically, the name Arlie does not have significant references in major historical texts or figures, unlike more prominent names that appear in biblical or royal contexts. However, it is worth noting that names with similar roots or phonetics have been present in various cultures, often associated with nature and strength, reflecting the characteristics of the eagle.
As with many names, the evolution of Arlie may have been influenced by regional dialects and the blending of languages following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which introduced a variety of Norman and French influences into English naming conventions. Culturally, names that evoke imagery of nature, such as Arlie, often carry symbolic weight, representing freedom, strength, and a connection to the land.
This connection to nature has historically resonated with various communities, fostering a sense of identity and belonging. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Arlie itself has maintained a distinct identity through its linguistic heritage and the associations it evokes.
Famous people named Arlie
In this section, you will find notable people named Arlie. 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 Arlie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Arlie Russell Hochschild is a sociologist best known for The Managed Heart, Strangers in Their Own Land, and The Second Shift.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arlie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Arlie has ranked as high as #715 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, and Oklahoma.
In the past 5 years the name Arlie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arlie 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 Arlie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Arlie (1969)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 | |
| WV | 5 |
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 Arlie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1966 | 39 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1964 | 45 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1962 | 60 |
| 1961 | 36 |
| 1960 | 50 |
| 1959 | 42 |
| 1958 | 55 |
| 1957 | 71 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1955 | 66 |
| 1954 | 71 |
| 1953 | 73 |
| 1952 | 66 |
| 1951 | 56 |
| 1950 | 58 |
| 1949 | 72 |
| 1948 | 91 |
| 1947 | 93 |
| 1946 | 84 |
| 1945 | 70 |
| 1944 | 103 |
| 1943 | 113 |
| 1942 | 91 |
| 1941 | 93 |
| 1940 | 89 |
| 1939 | 99 |
| 1938 | 90 |
| 1937 | 90 |
| 1936 | 101 |
| 1935 | 78 |
| 1934 | 110 |
| 1933 | 121 |
| 1932 | 129 |
| 1931 | 138 |
| 1930 | 131 |
| 1929 | 118 |
| 1928 | 149 |
| 1927 | 155 |
| 1926 | 132 |
| 1925 | 146 |
| 1924 | 148 |
| 1923 | 162 |
| 1922 | 149 |
| 1921 | 170 |
| 1920 | 157 |
| 1919 | 139 |
| 1918 | 147 |
| 1917 | 139 |
| 1916 | 152 |
| 1915 | 122 |
| 1914 | 91 |
| 1913 | 63 |
| 1912 | 51 |
| 1911 | 34 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1909 | 38 |
| 1908 | 26 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1906 | 29 |
| 1905 | 22 |
| 1904 | 30 |
| 1903 | 17 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1901 | 17 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1896 | 20 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1893 | 18 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1891 | 16 |
| 1890 | 21 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1884 | 15 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1880 | 7 |