Arlene Name Popularity and Statistics
Arlene is predominantly used for girls. 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 Arlene?
Arlene is spelled A-R-L-E-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Arlene Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,631
Recorded Births127
- Girls usage rose 165 places to #1,631 and recorded 15 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.
Arlene Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 127 | #1,631 |
| 2024 | Girls | 112 | #1,796 |
| 2023 | Girls | 112 | #1,802 |
| 2022 | Girls | 119 | #1,742 |
| 2021 | Girls | 115 | #1,768 |
| 2020 | Girls | 134 | #1,571 |
| 2019 | Girls | 120 | #1,724 |
| 2018 | Girls | 114 | #1,787 |
| 2017 | Girls | 153 | #1,465 |
| 2016 | Girls | 148 | #1,523 |
| 2015 | Girls | 171 | #1,382 |
| 2014 | Girls | 150 | #1,487 |
| 2013 | Girls | 159 | #1,425 |
| 2012 | Girls | 157 | #1,452 |
| 2011 | Girls | 179 | #1,311 |
| 2010 | Girls | 208 | #1,165 |
| 2009 | Girls | 194 | #1,258 |
| 2008 | Girls | 234 | #1,104 |
| 2007 | Girls | 225 | #1,141 |
| 2006 | Girls | 242 | #1,056 |
| 2005 | Girls | 307 | #830 |
| 2004 | Girls | 244 | #974 |
| 2003 | Girls | 285 | #849 |
| 2002 | Girls | 318 | #759 |
When Was Arlene 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 · Girls
3,917 recorded births
National rank #53
1936 · Girls
3,898 recorded births
National rank #54
1938 · Girls
3,894 recorded births
National rank #63
1937 · Girls
3,805 recorded births
National rank #60
Where Arlene 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #916 | 6 |
| PA | #927 | 9 |
| CA | #1,228 | 20 |
| OH | #1,271 | 6 |
| TX | #1,406 | 17 |
| NY | #1,418 | 9 |