Arlow
Every Arlow since 1914 — 463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arlow
Arlow is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,133 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 463 American babies have been named Arlow — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 59 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 Arlow stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arlow 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 | 9 | #10,198 | 38 | #3,133 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,638 | 36 | #3,275 |
| 2023 | — | — | 31 | #3,631 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,747 | 42 | #2,967 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,678 | 19 | #4,945 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,603 | 16 | #5,472 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,014 | 16 | #5,572 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,363 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,045 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2016 | 8 | #11,912 | 19 | #4,960 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,729 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #10,815 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #10,836 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,030 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,432 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,464 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arlow in 2025?
Arlow ranked #3,133 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arlow?
463 babies have been named Arlow in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arlow most popular?
Arlow peaked in 2022, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Arlow a boy or girl name?
Arlow is used for both: about 21% of babies named Arlow have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Arlow rising or falling?
Arlow is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.