Arlen

Origin: Undetermined — Meaning not established

Boy's name · #1587 in the US (2025) · Vintage

Popularity over time

Arlen is an heirloom: its strongest era came around 1934, when it ranked #380. It has thinned since but never left the records — about 7,300 boys since 1909, ranked #1587 today.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 11 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Arlen ranks in other countries and regions.

#660 in Scotland (2025) · #764 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,314 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,405 in Ecuador (2025) · #2,151 in Canada (2024).

Famous Arlens

Arlen Specter — American politician (1930–2012)
Arlen López — Cuban boxer
Arlen Escarpeta — Belizean actor
Arlen Erdahl — American politician (1931–2023)
Arlen Ness — American entrepreneur and motorcyclist (1939–2019)

In stories & tradition

Arlen — Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (video game)

What Arlens become

Among 41 notable people named Arlen:

No single standout — notable Arlens spread across many fields.

Similar names: Harlen · Eldon · Arlan · Truman · Arden · Arvin

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