Arlen

Arlen 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 99 boys in the United States.

Arlen at a glance

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

About the name Arlen

Arlen 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, Arlen first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #380 in 1934, and in 2024 99 babies received the name — 7,237 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arlen in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#380 in 1934
Peak year
1934
Babies named Arlen in 2024
99
Total since 1880
7,237

Arlen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#641 in 2021
Babies named Arlen in 2025
44
Total since 1996
503

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arlen mean?

The meaning of Arlen 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 Arlen a boy or girl name?

Arlen is a boy name. In 2024, 99 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arlen?

Arlen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arlen?

Arlen first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #380 in 1934, and 99 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].