Arlo Unisex
Origin(s)
Spanish; English
Meaning
Spanish: 'barrow' or 'hill'; English: 'fortified hill'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arlo has roots in both Spanish and English cultures. In Spanish, it is derived from the word for a type of hill or barrow. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and has been associated with various cultural references, including music and literature.
Trend Summary
Arlo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Arlin, Alden, Ari, Alaric, Alvin, Axton, Asher
Variants
- Arlow
International Variants
- Arlo (Spanish)
- Arlo (English)
Famous people named Arlo
Arlo Guthrie is an American folk singer known for his song 'Alice's Restaurant'.
Arlo White is a British sports commentator recognized for his work in soccer broadcasting.
Arlo Davy is a notable American actor who has appeared in various television series.
Arlo Parks is a British singer-songwriter acclaimed for her debut album 'Collapsed In Sunbeams'.
Fictional characters named Arlo
Arlo is a character in the animated film 'The Good Dinosaur', who is a young Apatosaurus.
Arlo is a character in the video game series 'The Last of Us', known for his role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arlo was first seen in the United States in 1899. Arlo has ranked as high as #248 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Arlo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arlo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 235 | |
| TX | 197 | |
| NY | 131 | |
| OH | 117 | |
| IL | 96 | |
| PA | 93 | |
| FL | 84 | |
| AZ | 81 | |
| WI | 77 | |
| MI | 74 | |
| MN | 73 | |
| IN | 71 | |
| WA | 68 | |
| NC | 67 | |
| VA | 61 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 26 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 45 |
| 1915 | 76 |
| 1916 | 66 |
| 1917 | 69 |
| 1918 | 81 |
| 1919 | 66 |
| 1920 | 82 |
| 1921 | 58 |
| 1922 | 76 |
| 1923 | 86 |
| 1924 | 67 |
| 1925 | 68 |
| 1926 | 63 |
| 1927 | 65 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 83 |
| 1930 | 61 |
| 1931 | 75 |
| 1932 | 77 |
| 1933 | 74 |
| 1934 | 66 |
| 1935 | 74 |
| 1936 | 64 |
| 1937 | 66 |
| 1938 | 70 |
| 1939 | 61 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 68 |
| 1942 | 45 |
| 1943 | 49 |
| 1944 | 43 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 30 |
| 1947 | 34 |
| 1948 | 43 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 49 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 58 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 157 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2011 | 220 |
| 2012 | 274 |
| 2013 | 354 |
| 2014 | 518 |
| 2015 | 579 |
| 2016 | 977 |
| 2017 | 1,092 |
| 2018 | 1,267 |
| 2019 | 1,323 |
| 2020 | 1,700 |
| 2021 | 1,990 |
| 2022 | 2,220 |
| 2023 | 2,305 |
| 2024 | 2,481 |