Arlet
Every Arlet since 1918 — 3,351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arlet
Arlet is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #642 in 2025 with 450 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 3,351 American babies have been named Arlet. Its peak came in 2023, when 493 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arlet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arlet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 450 | #642 | — | — |
| 2024 | 393 | #714 | — | — |
| 2023 | 493 | #603 | — | — |
| 2022 | 390 | #742 | — | — |
| 2021 | 191 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 2020 | 115 | #1,744 | — | — |
| 2019 | 126 | #1,670 | — | — |
| 2018 | 101 | #1,955 | — | — |
| 2017 | 122 | #1,738 | — | — |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,671 | — | — |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,852 | — | — |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,724 | — | — |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,766 | — | — |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,323 | — | — |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,413 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,751 | — | — |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,279 | — | — |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,658 | — | — |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,539 | — | — |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,739 | — | — |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,015 | — | — |
| 2004 | 61 | #2,680 | — | — |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,639 | — | — |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,899 | — | — |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,575 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,333 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,123 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,548 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,501 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arlet in 2025?
Arlet ranked #642 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 450 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arlet?
3,351 babies have been named Arlet in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arlet most popular?
Arlet peaked in 2023, when 493 newborns received the name.
Is Arlet a boy or girl name?
Arlet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arlet rising or falling?
Arlet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.