Arlington Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-ling-ton /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: 'the settlement of the people of Aethelhere'; Old English: 'place name'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arlington has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "ear" meaning "eagle" and "ing" which denotes "people of" or "descendants of," combined with "ton" meaning "town" or "settlement." This etymological composition suggests a meaning akin to "settlement of the eagle people." The name entered the English lexicon through various historical forms, evolving from its Old English origins to Middle English, and eventually becoming established in modern English as Arlington. Historically, the name is associated with several notable locations in England, particularly Arlington in Devon, which has been documented since the 11th century.
The name gained further prominence through the establishment of Arlington House in Virginia, built in the 19th century, which served as a significant landmark during the American Civil War. The name is also linked to prominent figures and places, including the Arlington National Cemetery, established in 1864, which serves as a memorial for U.S.
military personnel. Culturally, Arlington carries connotations of nobility and heritage, often associated with land ownership and aristocratic lineage in England.
The name's historical significance is underscored by its use in literature and its connection to various historical events, which have contributed to its enduring presence in the English-speaking world. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Arly may have emerged in informal contexts, reflecting a more personal connection to the name.
Overall, Arlington encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and historical resonance, marking its place in both English history and culture.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arlington was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Arlington has ranked as high as #1967 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Arlington has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 2024 | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| 2023 | 38 | 24 | 14 |
| 2022 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 2021 | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| 2020 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 2019 | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| 2018 | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| 2017 | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| 2016 | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| 2015 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 2014 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1974 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1958 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1957 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1956 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1955 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1953 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1952 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1951 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1950 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1949 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1947 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1946 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1943 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1942 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1941 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1940 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1939 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1938 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1937 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1936 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1935 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1934 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1933 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1932 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1931 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1930 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1929 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1928 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1927 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1926 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1925 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1924 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1923 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1922 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1921 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1920 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1919 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1918 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1917 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1916 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1915 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1914 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1913 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1912 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1910 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1908 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1905 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1900 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1896 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1890 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1888 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1887 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1886 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1883 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1881 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1880 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Arlington (1948)
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 |