gender neutral
Arlen
pledge
About Arlen
This distinctive name carries a gentle sophistication that sets it apart from more common choices. Parents seeking something memorable yet approachable often find themselves drawn to its smooth phonetic flow. The name projects quiet confidence without being overly bold, making it versatile enough for both childhood and professional life. It pairs exceptionally well with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination. The two-syllable structure keeps it simple to pronounce and spell, eliminating the complications that sometimes accompany more elaborate choices. Its rarity ensures individuality without venturing into unfamiliar territory, striking that delicate balance many parents seek when naming their child.
Popularity of the Name Arlen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | #786 | |
| 1929 | #621 | |
| 1930 | #509 | |
| 1931 | #473 | |
| 1932 | #418 | |
| 1933 | #400 | |
| 1934 | #380 | |
| 1935 | #407 | |
| 1936 | #399 | |
| 1937 | #463 | |
| 1938 | #470 | |
| 1939 | #493 | |
| 1940 | #555 | |
| 1941 | #536 | |
| 1942 | #673 | |
| 1943 | #721 | |
| 1944 | #679 | |
| 1945 | #676 | |
| 1946 | #604 | |
| 1947 | #741 | |
| 1948 | #707 | |
| 1949 | #682 | |
| 1950 | #673 | |
| 1951 | #619 | |
| 1952 | #621 | |
| 1953 | #641 | |
| 1954 | #587 | |
| 1955 | #608 | |
| 1956 | #705 | |
| 1957 | #743 | |
| 1958 | #733 | |
| 1959 | #717 | |
| 1960 | #851 | |
| 1961 | #858 | |
| 1962 | #911 | |
| 1963 | #970 | |
| 1964 | #895 | |
| 1966 | #970 | |
| 2018 | #817 | |
| 2020 | #995 | |
| 2021 | #691 | |
| 2022 | #834 | |
| 2023 | #724 | |
| 2024 | #899 | |
| 2025 | #779 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom
Variations of Name Arlen
Names Similar to Arlen
Nicknames for Arlen
- Ar
- Len
- Arly
- Arl
Famous People Named Arlen
| Arlen Specter | American politician and former U.S. Senator |
| Arlen Escarpeta | Belizean-American actor |
| Arlen Bystrom | American track and field athlete |
| Arlen Hird | Australian rules footballer |
| Arlen Williams | American basketball player |
| Arlen Dean Snyder | American actor |
| Arlen Siu | Paraguayan footballer |
| Arlen Schumer | American comic book historian and illustrator |
| Arlen Kumar | Indian politician |
| Arlen López | Cuban amateur boxer and Olympic gold medalist |
| Arlen Vinson | American football player |
| Arlen K. Hirt | American opera singer |
| Arlen Roth | American guitarist and teacher |
| Arlen Spector | American lawyer and author |
| Arlen Ness | American football player |
| Arlen Charpentier | Canadian figure skater |
| Arlen Harris | American football player |
| Arlen Moller | Canadian politician |
Characters Named Arlen
| Arlen Wheatley | Character from the movie "Local Hero" |
| Arlen Harrow | Character from the book "The Ruins of Gorlan" by John Flanagan |
| Arlen J. Stevenson | Character from the movie "Airport" |
| Arlen Clark | Character from the book "Out of the Silent Planet" by C.S. Lewis |
| Arlen Coulter | Character from the TV show "Little House on the Prairie" |
| Arlen Bitterbuck | Character from the movie "The Green Mile" |
| Arlen Sanford | Character from the TV show "Chicago Hope" |
| Arlen Stone | Character from the movie "The Hunter" |
| Arlen Blackwell | Character from the book "The Light in the Forest" by Conrad Richter |
| Arlen McFarlane | Character from the TV show "Power Rangers - Ninja Storm" |
| Arlen Crane | Character from the movie "Key Largo" |
| Arlen Wilkes | Character from the TV show "Hart of Dixie" |
| Arlen Hammer | Character from the movie "The Great White Hype" |
| Arlen | Character from the movie "The Black Cauldron" |
| Arlen Ritter | Character from the TV show "Grace Under Fire" |
| Arlen Galahad | Character from the book "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle |
| Arlen Coulson | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Arlen McFarland | Character from the movie "The Second Woman" |