Arlene
Peaked at #53 nationally in 1934, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Arlene has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Arlene — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#53
in 1934
Current rank
#1798
in 2024
Years tracked
137
1888–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Arlene reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #53 nationally with 3,917 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1487 (2014) to #1798 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Arlene ranks #1798 nationally for girls, with 111 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,798 | 111 |
| 2023 | #1,804 | 112 |
| 2022 | #1,740 | 119 |
| 2021 | #1,769 | 115 |
| 2020 | #1,569 | 134 |
| 2019 | #1,727 | 120 |
| 2018 | #1,787 | 114 |
| 2017 | #1,466 | 153 |
Arlene — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1404
in 1937
Last ranked
#6261
in 1989
Years tracked
40
1916–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Arlene reached its peak popularity for boys in 1937, ranking #1404 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Arlene hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #6261.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6,261 | 7 |
| 1986 | #5,980 | 6 |
| 1967 | #3,996 | 5 |
| 1963 | #3,666 | 6 |
| 1961 | #3,663 | 6 |
| 1960 | #3,095 | 8 |
| 1957 | #3,570 | 6 |
| 1955 | #3,905 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Arlene most popular?
Arlene was most popular in 1934, when it ranked #53 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Arlene becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Arlene?
At least 143,241 babies have been recorded with the name Arlene in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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