Arlen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAR-len / ˈɑːr.lənIrish; 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)
Famous people 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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 8 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 35 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1928 | 68 |
| 1929 | 96 |
| 1930 | 137 |
| 1931 | 143 |
| 1932 | 178 |
| 1933 | 180 |
| 1934 | 206 |
| 1935 | 181 |
| 1936 | 190 |
| 1937 | 145 |
| 1938 | 152 |
| 1939 | 136 |
| 1940 | 113 |
| 1941 | 121 |
| 1942 | 92 |
| 1943 | 80 |
| 1944 | 83 |
| 1945 | 79 |
| 1946 | 114 |
| 1947 | 86 |
| 1948 | 89 |
| 1949 | 100 |
| 1950 | 106 |
| 1951 | 129 |
| 1952 | 128 |
| 1953 | 123 |
| 1954 | 158 |
| 1955 | 148 |
| 1956 | 110 |
| 1957 | 102 |
| 1958 | 102 |
| 1959 | 114 |
| 1960 | 78 |
| 1961 | 79 |
| 1962 | 69 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1964 | 72 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 56 |
| 1967 | 52 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 99 |