Arlis
Every Arlis since 1906 — 2,769 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arlis
Arlis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,409 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 2,769 American babies have been named Arlis — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1931, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Arlis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arlis 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 | — | — | 23 | #4,409 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,083 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,681 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,173 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,504 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,709 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,831 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,490 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,081 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,200 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,762 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,192 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #10,835 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,203 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,283 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #10,868 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,103 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,838 | 5 | #12,698 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #9,859 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,771 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,195 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,661 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,802 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,167 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,234 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,612 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,159 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,445 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,902 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,092 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,431 | 15 | #2,123 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,102 | 20 | #1,725 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,657 | 17 | #1,817 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,829 | 26 | #1,298 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,850 | 42 | #995 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,166 | 32 | #1,167 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,460 | 30 | #1,300 |
| 1925 | 18 | #2,121 | 38 | #1,144 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,354 | 30 | #1,323 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,322 | 20 | #1,555 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,430 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arlis in 2025?
Arlis ranked #4,409 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arlis?
2,769 babies have been named Arlis in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arlis most popular?
Arlis peaked in 1931, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Arlis a boy or girl name?
Arlis is used for both: about 29% of babies named Arlis have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Arlis rising or falling?
Arlis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.