Arlene
4 countries#1631 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arlene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
143,371 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #1631 · peaked in 1934 with 3,930 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,058 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1974 with 87 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,035 births recorded 1974–2001 · peaked in 1974 with 87 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
367 births recorded 1936–2006 · peaked in 1955 with 18 births
Most common in: Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
23 births recorded 1997–2018 · peaked in 2015 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Arlene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1056 | — |
| 2007 | #1141 | ↓85 |
| 2008 | #1104 | ↑37 |
| 2009 | #1258 | ↓154 |
| 2010 | #1165 | ↑93 |
| 2011 | #1311 | ↓146 |
| 2012 | #1452 | ↓141 |
| 2013 | #1425 | ↑27 |
| 2014 | #1487 | ↓62 |
| 2015 | #1382 | ↑105 |
| 2016 | #1523 | ↓141 |
| 2017 | #1465 | ↑58 |
| 2018 | #1787 | ↓322 |
| 2019 | #1724 | ↑63 |
| 2020 | #1571 | ↑153 |
| 2021 | #1768 | ↓197 |
| 2022 | #1742 | ↑26 |
| 2023 | #1802 | ↓60 |
| 2024 | #1796 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #1631 | ↑165 |
Frequently asked questions about Arlene
Is Arlene a popular name?
Yes — Arlene currently ranks #1631 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Arlene more common for boys or girls?
Arlene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Arlene most popular?
Arlene peaked in 1934 in United States, with 3,930 recorded births that year.
Is Arlene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Arlene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #894 in 1888 to #1631 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Arlene?
At least 144,796 babies have been recorded with the name Arlene across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Arlene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arlene appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Arlene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Arlene include Yvette, Amia, Brisa, Danica.
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