Arlon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-lon //ˈɑːrlɒn//
Origin: Irish; English
Meaning: Irish: 'pledge'; English: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arlon has its roots in the Old Welsh name "Arlan," which is derived from the elements "ar" meaning "upon" or "over" and "lan" meaning "land" or "meadow." This etymological foundation suggests a connection to a geographical or topographical feature, possibly indicating a place situated on or above a meadow. The name transitioned into various forms through linguistic evolution, influenced by the Norman Conquest and the subsequent integration of Old French into the English lexicon, ultimately leading to its adoption in English-speaking regions.
Historically, the name Arlon is associated with several notable figures and places. One significant milestone is the use of the name in medieval Welsh literature, where it appears in various texts that reflect the cultural and social dynamics of the time.
The name's presence in these texts highlights its importance in the context of Welsh identity and heritage. Additionally, the name has been linked to the town of Arlon in Belgium, which has historical significance dating back to Roman times, further embedding the name within European history.
Culturally, Arlon carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the natural landscape, which is a recurring theme in Welsh naming traditions. The name may evoke imagery of pastoral beauty and the enduring connection between people and their land.
While diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as "Arly," the name Arlon itself has maintained a distinct identity through the centuries, reflecting both its linguistic origins and its cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arlon was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Arlon has ranked as high as #2316 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in Texas, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Arlon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arlon 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 Arlon 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 Arlon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 10 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 |
| 1966 | 15 | 15 |
| 1965 | 11 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1963 | 10 | 10 |
| 1962 | 14 | 14 |
| 1961 | 18 | 18 |
| 1960 | 16 | 16 |
| 1959 | 25 | 25 |
| 1958 | 22 | 22 |
| 1957 | 22 | 22 |
| 1956 | 16 | 16 |
| 1955 | 20 | 20 |
| 1954 | 16 | 16 |
| 1953 | 23 | 23 |
| 1952 | 21 | 21 |
| 1951 | 24 | 24 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 |
| 1949 | 22 | 22 |
| 1948 | 17 | 17 |
| 1947 | 24 | 24 |
| 1946 | 20 | 20 |
| 1945 | 31 | 31 |
| 1944 | 18 | 18 |
| 1943 | 38 | 38 |
| 1942 | 20 | 20 |
| 1941 | 23 | 23 |
| 1940 | 23 | 23 |
| 1939 | 20 | 20 |
| 1938 | 24 | 24 |
| 1937 | 33 | 33 |
| 1936 | 30 | 30 |
| 1935 | 25 | 25 |
| 1934 | 23 | 23 |
| 1933 | 38 | 38 |
| 1932 | 34 | 34 |
| 1931 | 36 | 36 |
| 1930 | 17 | 17 |
| 1929 | 25 | 25 |
| 1928 | 27 | 27 |
| 1927 | 23 | 23 |
| 1926 | 22 | 22 |
| 1925 | 31 | 31 |
| 1924 | 21 | 21 |
| 1923 | 25 | 25 |
| 1922 | 19 | 19 |
| 1921 | 24 | 24 |
| 1920 | 30 | 30 |
| 1919 | 21 | 21 |
| 1918 | 13 | 13 |
| 1917 | 16 | 16 |
| 1916 | 16 | 16 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Arlon (1953)
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 | 5 |