Arlo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arlo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arlo?
Arlo is spelled A-R-L-O. The name has 4 letters.
Arlo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Arlo may derive from Old English roots meaning “fortified hill” or “army hill,” though its exact etymology is uncertain.
- Origin
- Arlo is a name used in English-speaking contexts whose precise origin is uncertain and may be linked to Old English or Spanish sources.
- Pronunciation
- AR-lo · 2 syllables
Arlo Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,485
Recorded Births71
Rank#148
Recorded Births2,443
- Girls usage fell 254 places to #2,485 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #148 and recorded 47 fewer 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 Arlo Mean?
Arlo may derive from Old English roots meaning “fortified hill” or “army hill,” though its exact etymology is uncertain.
Origin: Arlo is a name used in English-speaking contexts whose precise origin is uncertain and may be linked to Old English or Spanish sources.
How Do You Pronounce Arlo?
PronunciationAR-lo
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Arlo?
- History
- Arlo is attested in modern English-speaking usage but lacks a well-documented presence in historical records or classic literature.
Arlo 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 | 71 | #2,485 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,443 | #148 |
| 2024 | Girls | 84 | #2,231 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,490 | #146 |
| 2023 | Girls | 99 | #1,984 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,307 | #158 |
| 2022 | Girls | 95 | #2,034 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,220 | #169 |
| 2021 | Girls | 97 | #1,991 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,990 | #190 |
| 2020 | Girls | 89 | #2,065 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,701 | #220 |
| 2019 | Girls | 75 | #2,376 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,323 | #271 |
| 2018 | Girls | 68 | #2,557 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,268 | #277 |
| 2017 | Girls | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,092 | #316 |
| 2016 | Girls | 56 | #2,966 |
| 2016 | Boys | 977 | #349 |
| 2015 | Girls | 32 | #4,403 |
| 2015 | Boys | 579 | #501 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 518 | #537 |
When Was Arlo 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.
2024 · Boys
2,490 recorded births
National rank #146
2025 · Boys
2,443 recorded births
National rank #148
2023 · Boys
2,307 recorded births
National rank #158
2022 · Boys
2,220 recorded births
National rank #169
Where Arlo 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #39 | 10 |
| VT | #48 | 9 |
| CO | #65 | 89 |
| MN | #65 | 86 |
| ND | #65 | 16 |
| IA | #69 | 46 |
| NE | #69 | 33 |
| OR | #71 | 50 |