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Arlene

Recorded 1888–2025 · United States

Arlene was most popular in 1934, when 3,930 American babies were given the name — ranking #104 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,001, with 127 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 143,371 people named Arlene.

Most popular in1934
Rank that year#104
Births that year3,930
Total since 1880143,371

Arlene over time

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

Origin

English · uncertain, perhaps from Charlene

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