Arleen

Arleen is a girl'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 28 girls in the United States.

Arleen at a glance

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

About the name Arleen

Arleen 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, Arleen first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #303 in 1939, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 12,592 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arleen in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#303 in 1939
Peak year
1939
Babies named Arleen in 2024
28
Total since 1880
12,592

Arleen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#3961 in 2021
Babies named Arleen in 2023
5
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arleen mean?

The meaning of Arleen 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 Arleen a boy or girl name?

Arleen is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arleen?

Arleen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arleen?

Arleen first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #303 in 1939, and 28 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].