Arlo
boy name#148 in 2025Arlo entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #146 in 2024, ranks #148 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1899–2025
#148
rank today
#146
peak (2024)
2,443
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1051 |
| 1900s | #1106 |
| 1910s | #883 |
| 1920s | #777 |
| 1930s | #739 |
| 1940s | #1074 |
| 1950s | #1464 |
| 1960s | #2389 |
| 1970s | #1515 |
| 1980s | #2218 |
| 1990s | #3330 |
| 2000s | #2070 |
| 2010s | #571 |
| 2020s | #172 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arlo has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 22,000 people named Arlo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arlo is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arlo in 2025?
- Arlo ranks #148 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,443 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arlo most popular?
- Arlo peaked in 2024, reaching #146 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arlo with classmates?
- Arlo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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