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Arlen

Recorded 1909–2025 · United States

Arlen was most popular in 1934, when 215 American babies were given the name — ranking #802 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,973, with 129 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 8,154 people named Arlen.

Most popular in1934
Rank that year#802
Births that year215
Total since 18808,154

Arlen over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Arlen’s peak in 1934. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org