Arlin
boy name#2765 in 2025Arlin entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #641 in 1935, ranks #2765 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
#2765
rank today
#641
peak (1935)
46
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1216 |
| 1920s | #993 |
| 1930s | #725 |
| 1940s | #866 |
| 1950s | #1061 |
| 1960s | #1358 |
| 1970s | #2255 |
| 1980s | #3260 |
| 1990s | #4551 |
| 2000s | #4768 |
| 2010s | #4421 |
| 2020s | #2869 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arlin has been most popular in TX, OH, PA.
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Arlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arlin alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arlin in 2025?
- Arlin ranks #2765 among US boy names in 2025, with 46 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arlin most popular?
- Arlin peaked in 1935, reaching #641 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arlin with classmates?
- Arlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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