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How Many People Are Named Arlen?
Estimated people named Arlen living in the U.S. today
5,117
Gender distribution
87% male · 13% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 8,023
- Peak year: 1934 (215 births)
- Estimated living today: 5,117
Arlen by age group — who carries the name today?
Arlen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Arlen
Arlen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 8,023 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 5,117 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 66,797 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Arlens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Arlen in the US?
An estimated 5,117 people named Arlen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Arlen very rare — about 1 in 66,797 Americans.
Is Arlen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Arlen is 87% male and 13% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Arlen most popular?
Arlen peaked in 1934, when 215 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Arlen?
Arlen ranks #3,586 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 57 out of 100 (higher means rarer).