Arlene
Arlene: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Arlene
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
A nineteenth-century coinage probably based on similar-sounding names such as Charlene and Arlette.
How popular is Arlene?
Since 1880, 143,010 girls and 361 boys in the U.S. have been named Arlene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #53 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1404 in 1937. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Arlene
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Sibling name ideas for Arlene
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Arlene FAQ
What does the name Arlene mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. A nineteenth-century coinage probably based on similar-sounding names such as Charlene and Arlette.
How popular is the name Arlene?
Since 1880, 143,010 girls and 361 boys in the U.S. have been named Arlene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #53 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1404 in 1937. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Arlene a boy or girl name?
Arlene is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 143,010 girls and 361 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.