Arlette

Arlette is a girl's name of French origin meaning “army.” In 2024 it was given to 516 girls in the United States.

Arlette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“army”

About the name Arlette

Arlette belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “army” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Arlette first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #584 in 2024, and in 2024 516 babies received the name — 7,508 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arlette in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#584 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Arlette in 2024
516
Total since 1880
7,508

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arlette mean?

Arlette means “army” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arlette a boy or girl name?

Arlette is a girl name. In 2024, 516 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arlette?

Arlette comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Arlette?

Arlette first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #584 in 2024, and 516 babies were given the name in 2024.

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