Arley
Every Arley since 1884 — 4,546 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arley
Arley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,755 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 4,546 American babies have been named Arley — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 126 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 Arley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arley 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 | 34 | #4,183 | 92 | #1,755 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,304 | 73 | #2,058 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,374 | 83 | #1,896 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,122 | 68 | #2,150 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,028 | 56 | #2,413 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,091 | 68 | #2,070 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,448 | 88 | #1,763 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,245 | 64 | #2,172 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,153 | 47 | #2,637 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,816 | 51 | #2,480 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,418 | 61 | #2,213 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,488 | 63 | #2,155 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,914 | 46 | #2,597 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,905 | 90 | #1,687 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,818 | 56 | #2,287 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,409 | 37 | #3,079 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,720 | 21 | #4,591 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,579 | 20 | #4,724 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,583 | 11 | #7,133 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,985 | 12 | #6,488 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,215 | 16 | #5,052 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,309 | 10 | #7,010 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,575 | 10 | #6,765 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,875 | 19 | #4,194 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #6,969 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,841 | 11 | #5,950 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,616 | 14 | #4,299 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,493 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,402 | 8 | #4,727 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,524 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,444 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,538 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,919 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,122 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,684 |
| 1950 | — | — | 25 | #1,466 |
| 1945 | — | — | 30 | #1,206 |
| 1940 | — | — | 37 | #1,068 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,247 | 37 | #1,058 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,365 | 37 | #1,153 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,463 | 50 | #957 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,633 | 44 | #1,047 |
| 1915 | — | — | 54 | #832 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,321 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #925 |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #974 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #877 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,346 | 6 | #891 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #646 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Arley
- Arley Dinas Soccer player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arley in 2025?
Arley ranked #1,755 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arley?
4,546 babies have been named Arley in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arley most popular?
Arley peaked in 2025, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Arley a boy or girl name?
Arley is used for both: about 20% of babies named Arley have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Arley rising or falling?
Arley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arley?
Well-known people named Arley include Arley Dinas (soccer player).