Arlan

Arlan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 47 boys in the United States.

Arlan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arlan

Arlan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Arlan first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #626 in 1936, and in 2024 47 babies received the name — 3,377 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arlan in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#626 in 1936
Peak year
1936
Babies named Arlan in 2024
47
Total since 1880
3,377

Arlan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1798 in 2025
Babies named Arlan in 2025
14
Total since 1996
118

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arlan mean?

The meaning of Arlan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Arlan a boy or girl name?

Arlan is a boy name. In 2024, 47 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arlan?

Arlan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arlan?

Arlan first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #626 in 1936, and 47 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].