Arling

Boy name

Arling has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1921 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Arling — alternate spellings parents actually use.

17,626 babies since 1883

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Arling.

78 babies since 1906

78 babies since 1914

78 babies since 1915

78 babies since 1916

78 babies since 1919

79 babies since 1912

79 babies since 1913

79 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Arling?

Arling has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Arling peak?

Arling peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Arling a girl or boy name?

Arling is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Arling are boys).

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