Arlene
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Promised One; Oath
Background: The name Arlene originates from the French name 'Aurlène,' derived from the Latin 'aurelianus,' which means 'golden.' Additionally, it has connections to the Old Germanic word 'harl,' meaning 'oath' or 'promise.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#280
Total births
143,241
Most popular decade
1930s
(104,832 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-311 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1888
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,898
- Peak year
- 1937
- Peak year births
- 23
- Peak rank
- #1,403
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #6,227
Female
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #894
- Peak year
- 1934
- Peak year births
- 3,917
- Peak rank
- #53
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 111
- Recent rank
- #1,798
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).