Arlo
Peaked at #146 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1899, Arlo has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Arlo — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1983
in 2023
Current rank
#2244
in 2024
Years tracked
19
1929–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1929, Arlo reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #1983 nationally with 99 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6231 (2014) to #2244 (2024) — a 64% improvement.
As of 2024, Arlo ranks #2244 nationally for girls, with 83 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,244 | 83 |
| 2023 | #1,983 | 99 |
| 2022 | #2,035 | 95 |
| 2021 | #1,993 | 97 |
| 2020 | #2,066 | 89 |
| 2019 | #2,380 | 75 |
| 2018 | #2,565 | 68 |
| 2017 | #3,779 | 40 |
Arlo — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#146
in 2024
Current rank
#146
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1899–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1899, Arlo reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #146 nationally with 2,481 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #537 (2014) to #146 (2024) — a 73% improvement.
As of 2024, Arlo ranks #146 nationally for boys, with 2,481 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #146 | 2,481 |
| 2023 | #158 | 2,305 |
| 2022 | #169 | 2,220 |
| 2021 | #190 | 1,990 |
| 2020 | #220 | 1,700 |
| 2019 | #271 | 1,323 |
| 2018 | #277 | 1,267 |
| 2017 | #316 | 1,092 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Arlo most popular?
Arlo was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #146 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Arlo becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Arlo?
At least 22,607 babies have been recorded with the name Arlo in the US since 1899, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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