Arlin
Boy nameArlin has been given to 4,884 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It peaked in 1935.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,884
Peak year
1935 (85 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1910
10-year trend
▲ +30%
Gender split
17% girls / 83% boys
Rank through the decades
Arlin's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #949 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Arlin — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Arlin.
FAQ
How popular is the name Arlin?
Arlin has been given to 4,884 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Arlin peak?
Arlin peaked in 1935, when 85 babies were given the name.
Is Arlin a girl or boy name?
Arlin is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Arlin are boys).
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