Arlin
Every Arlin since 1910 — 4,884 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arlin
Arlin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,768 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 4,884 American babies have been named Arlin — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1935, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arlin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,370 | 46 | #2,768 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,359 | 57 | #2,423 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,195 | 40 | #3,059 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,259 | 45 | #2,833 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,078 | 38 | #3,126 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,018 | 38 | #3,028 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,740 | 26 | #4,007 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,222 | 24 | #4,235 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,345 | 20 | #4,758 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,955 | 17 | #5,336 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,236 | 30 | #3,596 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,231 | 24 | #4,145 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,423 | 21 | #4,476 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,619 | 25 | #4,013 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,837 | 17 | #5,215 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,936 | 21 | #4,527 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,100 | 15 | #5,822 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,584 | 21 | #4,551 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,483 | 18 | #5,007 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,080 | 15 | #5,543 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,742 | 16 | #5,053 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5,997 | 22 | #4,014 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,320 | 15 | #5,051 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,250 | 14 | #5,153 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,851 | 27 | #3,232 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,194 | 17 | #4,401 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,089 | 8 | #6,448 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,575 | 14 | #3,985 |
| 1985 | 9 | #6,996 | 14 | #3,229 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,621 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,366 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,058 | 35 | #1,419 |
| 1965 | — | — | 36 | #1,274 |
| 1960 | — | — | 48 | #1,131 |
| 1955 | — | — | 48 | #1,084 |
| 1950 | — | — | 53 | #949 |
| 1945 | — | — | 53 | #860 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,401 | 70 | #729 |
| 1935 | — | — | 85 | #641 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,591 | 57 | #874 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,021 | 39 | #1,122 |
| 1920 | — | — | 39 | #1,140 |
| 1915 | — | — | 46 | #916 |
| 1910 | — | — | 9 | #1,120 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arlin in 2025?
Arlin ranked #2,768 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arlin?
4,884 babies have been named Arlin in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arlin most popular?
Arlin peaked in 1935, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Arlin a boy or girl name?
Arlin is used for both: about 17% of babies named Arlin have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Arlin rising or falling?
Arlin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.