Arley
boy name#1753 in 2025Arley entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #641 in 1885, ranks #1753 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1885–2025
#1753
rank today
#641
peak (1885)
92
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #806 |
| 1890s | #840 |
| 1900s | #949 |
| 1910s | #1058 |
| 1920s | #959 |
| 1930s | #1052 |
| 1940s | #1240 |
| 1950s | #1702 |
| 1960s | #2291 |
| 1970s | #3651 |
| 1980s | #3641 |
| 1990s | #4259 |
| 2000s | #5862 |
| 2010s | #2305 |
| 2020s | #2056 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arley has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Arley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arley alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arley in 2025?
- Arley ranks #1753 among US boy names in 2025, with 92 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arley most popular?
- Arley peaked in 1885, reaching #641 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arley with classmates?
- Arley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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