Arlene

Arlene 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 111 girls in the United States.

Arlene at a glance

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

About the name Arlene

Arlene 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, Arlene first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #53 in 1934, and in 2024 111 babies received the name — 142,880 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arlene in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#53 in 1934
Peak year
1934
Babies named Arlene in 2024
111
Total since 1880
142,880

Arlene in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3824 in 1997
Babies named Arlene in 2025
3
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arlene mean?

The meaning of Arlene 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 Arlene a boy or girl name?

Arlene is a girl name. In 2024, 111 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arlene?

Arlene comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arlene?

Arlene first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #53 in 1934, and 111 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].