Arlen Unisex

Popularity: #825 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-len / ˈɑːr.lən

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: pledge; English: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Arlen is derived from the Irish name 'Arlainn', which means 'pledge' or 'oath'. In English contexts, it is often associated with nobility. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is sometimes used as a modern alternative to more traditional names.

Trend Summary

Arlen has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Arlyn
  • Arlin

International Variants

  • Arlen (English)
  • Arlène (French)

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Fictional characters named Arlen

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arlen was first seen in the United States in 1909. Arlen has ranked as high as #657 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. In the past 5 years the name Arlen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arlen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
OH 8
27%
WA 6
20%
FL 6
20%
PA 5
17%
GA 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19095
19108
191414
191513
191612
191718
191816
191925
192022
192118
192224
192334
192433
192524
192635
192735
192868
192996
1930137
1931143
1932178
1933180
1934206
1935181
1936190
1937145
1938152
1939136
1940113
1941121
194292
194380
194483
194579
1946114
194786
194889
1949100
1950106
1951129
1952128
1953123
1954158
1955148
1956110
1957102
1958102
1959114
196078
196179
196269
196360
196472
196551
196656
196752
196841
196943
197048
197150
197237
197323
197438
197531
197630
197734
197830
197926
198036
198139
198234
198332
198430
198551
198636
198738
198838
198939
199030
199127
199234
199331
199430
199541
199636
199738
199832
199928
200023
200123
200232
200327
200432
200547
200643
200731
200826
200934
201027
201141
201242
201342
201453
201559
201660
201766
201855
201967
202066
202188
202280
2023101
202499