Arlette Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arlette is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arlette?
Arlette is spelled A-R-L-E-T-T-E. The name has 7 letters.
Arlette at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Arlette is derived from the Germanic element “arl” meaning “noble” or “eagle”, combined with the diminutive suffix “-ette.”
- Origin
- Arlette is commonly associated with Norman French origins and may be considered a French form related to the Germanic name Charles or its diminutives.
- Pronunciation
- ahr-LET · 2 syllables
Arlette Popularity in 2025
Rank#494
Recorded Births600
- Girls usage rose 89 places to #494 and recorded 83 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 Arlette Mean?
Arlette is derived from the Germanic element “arl” meaning “noble” or “eagle”, combined with the diminutive suffix “-ette.”
Origin: Arlette is commonly associated with Norman French origins and may be considered a French form related to the Germanic name Charles or its diminutives.
How Do You Pronounce Arlette?
Pronunciationahr-LET
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Arlette?
- History
- The name Arlette has been documented as used in medieval France and related regions.
Arlette 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 | 600 | #494 |
| 2024 | Girls | 517 | #583 |
| 2023 | Girls | 383 | #735 |
| 2022 | Girls | 352 | #800 |
| 2021 | Girls | 259 | #993 |
| 2020 | Girls | 238 | #1,050 |
| 2019 | Girls | 272 | #965 |
| 2018 | Girls | 301 | #895 |
| 2017 | Girls | 234 | #1,082 |
| 2016 | Girls | 254 | #1,039 |
| 2015 | Girls | 128 | #1,667 |
| 2014 | Girls | 112 | #1,818 |
| 2013 | Girls | 144 | #1,524 |
| 2012 | Girls | 148 | #1,503 |
| 2011 | Girls | 142 | #1,540 |
| 2010 | Girls | 148 | #1,513 |
| 2009 | Girls | 108 | #1,934 |
| 2008 | Girls | 127 | #1,740 |
| 2007 | Girls | 140 | #1,598 |
| 2006 | Girls | 150 | #1,473 |
| 2005 | Girls | 151 | #1,417 |
| 2004 | Girls | 189 | #1,186 |
| 2003 | Girls | 179 | #1,195 |
| 2002 | Girls | 171 | #1,193 |
When Was Arlette 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.
2025 · Girls
600 recorded births
National rank #494
2024 · Girls
517 recorded births
National rank #583
2023 · Girls
383 recorded births
National rank #735
2022 · Girls
352 recorded births
National rank #800
Where Arlette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #234 | 150 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| CA | #250 | 132 |
| NV | #328 | 8 |
| UT | #330 | 13 |
| AZ | #344 | 20 |
| NJ | #348 | 23 |
| IA | #390 | 8 |