Arlen
Boy nameArlen has been given to 8,154 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1934. In 2025, about 1 in 15,963 boys was named Arlen.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,154
Peak year
1934 (215 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1909
10-year trend
▲ +59%
Gender split
10% girls / 90% boys
Rank through the decades
Arlen's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #674 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Arlen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Arlen
Arlen Specter
American politician (1930–2012)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Arlen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Arlen?
Arlen has been given to 8,154 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Arlen peak?
Arlen peaked in 1934, when 215 babies were given the name.
Is Arlen a girl or boy name?
Arlen is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Arlen are boys).
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