Arlen

“Meaning not established”

Boy's name · #1587 in the US (2025) · Heirloom

Arlen is an heirloom: its strongest era came around 1934, when it ranked #380. It has thinned since but never left the records — about 7,300 boys since 1909, ranked #1587 today.

Around the world: about 1 in 4,900 boys in Scotland (2025) · about 1 in 6,200 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 18,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 11 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Arlens

Arlen Specter — American politician (1930–2012)
Arlen López — Cuban boxer
Arlen Escarpeta — Belizean actor
Arlen Erdahl — American politician (1931–2023)
Arlen Ness — American entrepreneur and motorcyclist (1939–2019)

In stories & tradition

Arlen — Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem · Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

What Arlens become

Among 41 notable people named Arlen:

No single standout — notable Arlens spread across many fields.

Similar names: Harlen · Eldon · Arlan · Truman · Arden · Glen

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