Arlon
Every Arlon since 1912 — 1,472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arlon
Arlon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,629 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,472 American babies have been named Arlon. Its peak came in 1933, when 38 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 Arlon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arlon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,629 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,295 |
| 2023 | 6 | #10,932 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,901 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,225 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #10,905 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,208 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,721 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,858 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,228 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,726 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,300 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,204 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,910 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,635 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,994 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,168 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,037 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,593 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,966 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,518 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,258 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,483 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,046 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,726 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,883 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,181 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,401 |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,357 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,825 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,305 |
| 1920 | 30 | #1,324 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,101 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arlon in 2025?
Arlon ranked #5,629 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arlon?
1,472 babies have been named Arlon in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arlon most popular?
Arlon peaked in 1933, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Arlon a boy or girl name?
Arlon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arlon rising or falling?
Arlon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.