Arline
girl nameArline entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #248 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#248
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #851 |
| 1890s | #577 |
| 1900s | #448 |
| 1910s | #324 |
| 1920s | #275 |
| 1930s | #327 |
| 1940s | #591 |
| 1950s | #1211 |
| 1960s | #1884 |
| 1970s | #5013 |
| 1980s | #5577 |
| 1990s | #6420 |
| 2000s | #7374 |
| 2010s | #11870 |
| 2020s | #13019 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Arline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arline alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arline in 2025?
- Arline is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arline most popular?
- Arline peaked in 1936, reaching #248 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arline with classmates?
- Arline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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