Arlet Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arlet is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arlet?
Arlet is spelled A-R-L-E-T. The name has 5 letters.
Arlet at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Arlet may derive from a diminutive or variation of names such as Arlette, which are associated with Old French elements meaning “eagle” or…
- Origin
- Arlet is commonly associated with French and English usage and may be a variant or diminutive of the name Arlette, which has medieval French roots.
- Pronunciation
- AR-let · 2 syllables
Arlet Popularity in 2025
Rank#642
Recorded Births450
- Girls usage rose 72 places to #642 and recorded 57 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.
What Does the Name Arlet Mean?
Arlet may derive from a diminutive or variation of names such as Arlette, which are associated with Old French elements meaning “eagle” or “pledge.”
Origin: Arlet is commonly associated with French and English usage and may be a variant or diminutive of the name Arlette, which has medieval French roots.
How Do You Pronounce Arlet?
PronunciationAR-let
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Arlet?
- History
- The name Arlet occurs as a diminutive form related to Arlette, a name documented in medieval French texts, though specific records of Arlet itself are uncommon.
Arlet 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 | 450 | #642 |
| 2024 | Girls | 393 | #714 |
| 2023 | Girls | 493 | #603 |
| 2022 | Girls | 390 | #742 |
| 2021 | Girls | 191 | #1,229 |
| 2020 | Girls | 115 | #1,743 |
| 2019 | Girls | 126 | #1,668 |
| 2018 | Girls | 101 | #1,953 |
| 2017 | Girls | 122 | #1,738 |
| 2016 | Girls | 128 | #1,667 |
| 2015 | Girls | 39 | #3,842 |
| 2014 | Girls | 41 | #3,719 |
| 2013 | Girls | 29 | #4,755 |
| 2012 | Girls | 49 | #3,314 |
| 2011 | Girls | 47 | #3,407 |
| 2010 | Girls | 30 | #4,735 |
| 2009 | Girls | 35 | #4,269 |
| 2008 | Girls | 32 | #4,647 |
| 2007 | Girls | 46 | #3,531 |
| 2006 | Girls | 41 | #3,734 |
| 2005 | Girls | 53 | #3,009 |
| 2004 | Girls | 61 | #2,679 |
| 2003 | Girls | 60 | #2,638 |
| 2002 | Girls | 33 | #3,889 |
When Was Arlet 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.
2023 · Girls
493 recorded births
National rank #603
2025 · Girls
450 recorded births
National rank #642
2024 · Girls
393 recorded births
National rank #714
2022 · Girls
390 recorded births
National rank #742
Where Arlet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| CO | #406 | 14 |
| TX | #448 | 74 |
| CA | #458 | 73 |
| NJ | #470 | 16 |
| NC | #510 | 21 |
| MA | #519 | 10 |