Arlyne
Every Arlyne since 1911 — 1,469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arlyne
Arlyne is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1911, 1,469 American babies have been named Arlyne. Its peak came in 1921, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Arlyne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arlyne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,676 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,870 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,539 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,957 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,821 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,179 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,681 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,867 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,879 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,612 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,353 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,708 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,794 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,756 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,569 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,436 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,279 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,924 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,059 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,595 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,456 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,790 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,346 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,996 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,685 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,271 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,291 |
| 1925 | 37 | #1,299 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,174 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,625 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arlyne in 2025?
Arlyne did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Arlyne?
1,469 babies have been named Arlyne in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arlyne most popular?
Arlyne peaked in 1921, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Arlyne a boy or girl name?
Arlyne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arlyne rising or falling?
Arlyne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.