Arlington

Boy name

Arlington has been given to 1,701 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1917. In 2025, about 1 in 106,755 boys was named Arlington.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,701

Peak year

1917 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +15%

Gender split

7% girls / 93% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Arringtonunisex

749 babies since 1970

Names with a similar vibe

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

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1,671 babies since 1880

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1,740 babies since 1880

Eligahboy

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1,754 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Arlington?

Arlington has been given to 1,701 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Arlington peak?

Arlington peaked in 1917, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Arlington a girl or boy name?

Arlington is primarily a boy name (93% of babies named Arlington are boys).

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