Arlin Unisex

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-lin /ˈɑːr.lɪn/

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: pledge; Irish: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Arlin is believed to have roots in the Old Germanic name "Erland," which is derived from the elements "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal," and "land," meaning "land" or "territory." This name evolved through various forms, including the Old Norse "Erlendr," before making its way into English usage. The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age, which brought many Old Norse names into the English lexicon, particularly in regions of England that were heavily influenced by Norse culture.

Historically, the name Arlin does not have a direct association with prominent biblical figures or saints, but it shares a linguistic heritage with names that have been used in various European cultures. The name's variants and related forms, such as Arlen or Erland, have been noted in historical texts, particularly in medieval literature and records from the 12th century onward.

The name's presence in different cultures underscores its adaptability and the blending of linguistic traditions over centuries. Culturally, names like Arlin have often been associated with notions of strength and unity, reflecting the meanings embedded in their etymological roots.

The idea of "whole" or "universal" resonates with themes of community and belonging, which have been significant in various cultures throughout history. While there are no specific diminutive forms that have gained notable historical significance, the name's variations have contributed to its enduring presence in different linguistic contexts, allowing it to maintain relevance across generations.

Famous people named Arlin

In this section, you will find notable people named Arlin. 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 Arlin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Arlin Adams is a judge best known for serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Arlin Roth is a musician best known for his work with the band The New York Rock and Roll Ensemble.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arlin was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Arlin has ranked as high as #1320 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in California, Iowa, Texas, Alabama, and Minnesota.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Arlin 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 Arlin 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 Arlin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 52 46 6
2024 66 57 9
2023 59 40 19
2022 64 45 19
2021 51 38 13
2020 49 38 11
2019 43 26 17
2018 35 24 11
2017 33 20 13
2016 29 17 12
2015 40 30 10
2014 44 24 20
2013 37 21 16
2012 44 25 19
2011 32 17 15
2010 39 21 18
2009 33 15 18
2008 41 21 20
2007 51 18 33
2006 51 15 36
2005 55 16 39
2004 42 22 20
2003 45 15 30
2002 57 14 43
2001 51 27 24
2000 46 17 29
1999 27 10 17
1998 31 16 15
1997 23 10 13
1996 38 23 15
1995 20 8 12
1994 36 14 22
1993 26 11 15
1992 37 20 17
1991 37 16 21
1990 30 14 16
1989 36 23 13
1988 31 23 8
1987 17 9 8
1986 29 17 12
1985 23 14 9
1984 24 8 16
1983 27 20 7
1982 21 13 8
1981 16 10 6
1980 18 18 0
1979 22 17 5
1978 18 18 0
1977 17 17 0
1976 14 14 0
1975 18 18 0
1974 21 21 0
1973 18 18 0
1972 22 22 0
1971 20 20 0
1970 40 35 5
1969 25 25 0
1968 35 35 0
1967 23 23 0
1966 29 29 0
1965 36 36 0
1964 33 33 0
1963 42 42 0
1962 39 39 0
1961 32 32 0
1960 48 48 0
1959 44 44 0
1958 47 47 0
1957 46 46 0
1956 57 57 0
1955 48 48 0
1954 30 30 0
1953 67 67 0
1952 52 52 0
1951 58 58 0
1950 53 53 0
1949 51 51 0
1948 55 55 0
1947 71 71 0
1946 51 51 0
1945 53 53 0
1944 45 45 0
1943 69 69 0
1942 55 55 0
1941 64 64 0
1940 75 70 5
1939 75 75 0
1938 84 84 0
1937 56 56 0
1936 73 68 5
1935 85 85 0
1934 81 81 0
1933 81 81 0
1932 70 70 0
1931 62 62 0
1930 62 57 5
1929 56 56 0
1928 66 66 0
1927 55 55 0
1926 56 56 0
1925 44 39 5
1924 60 53 7
1923 50 50 0
1922 48 48 0
1921 36 36 0
1920 39 39 0
1919 38 38 0
1918 45 40 5
1917 28 28 0
1916 34 34 0
1915 46 46 0
1914 28 28 0
1913 24 24 0
1912 8 8 0
1911 6 6 0
1910 9 9 0

Top States for Arlin (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
PA 5
50%
CA 5
50%