Arleene
girl nameArleene entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1882 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1882
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3271 |
| 1920s | #2945 |
| 1930s | #3244 |
| 1940s | #3275 |
| 1950s | #5600 |
| 1960s | #6215 |
| 1980s | #9144 |
| 1990s | #11524 |
| 2000s | #12067 |
| 2010s | #12753 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Arleene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arleene alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arleene in 2025?
- Arleene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arleene most popular?
- Arleene peaked in 1941, reaching #1882 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arleene with classmates?
- Arleene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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