Arlen Name Popularity and Statistics
Arlen is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Arlen?
Arlen is spelled A-R-L-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Arlen Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
Rank#1,585
Recorded Births107
- Girls usage rose 408 places to #5,554 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 100 places to #1,585 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Arlen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 107 | #1,585 |
| 2024 | Girls | 20 | #5,962 |
| 2024 | Boys | 99 | #1,685 |
| 2023 | Girls | 22 | #5,549 |
| 2023 | Boys | 101 | #1,681 |
| 2022 | Girls | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 80 | #1,938 |
| 2021 | Girls | 17 | #6,691 |
| 2021 | Boys | 88 | #1,789 |
| 2020 | Girls | 17 | #6,629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 66 | #2,113 |
| 2019 | Girls | 24 | #5,306 |
| 2019 | Boys | 68 | #2,110 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2018 | Boys | 55 | #2,385 |
| 2017 | Girls | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2017 | Boys | 66 | #2,091 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2016 | Boys | 60 | #2,228 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2015 | Boys | 59 | #2,253 |
| 2014 | Girls | 16 | #7,302 |
| 2014 | Boys | 53 | #2,402 |
When Was Arlen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1934 · Boys
206 recorded births
National rank #380
1936 · Boys
190 recorded births
National rank #399
1935 · Boys
181 recorded births
National rank #407
1933 · Boys
180 recorded births
National rank #400
Where Arlen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,767 | 6 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #777 | 8 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |
| CA | #1,364 | 13 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |
| TX | #2,285 | 6 |