Arlan
- US rank
- #2,390
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #625 in 1936
57 babies were named Arlan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 416 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Arlan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,940 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Arlan, 57 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arlan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArlan first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1936, when it ranked #625. Today it's #2,390, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowArlan is 6.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 29,940.
- TrendArlan has climbed 416 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,390. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedArlan is most popular in Pennsylvania, where it ranks #846. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- OriginArlan is the #5 most popular Danish boy name in the US. That's out of 15 Danish boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Arlan
Arlan is a boy name of Danish and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Arlan for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 114 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1936, when it ranked #625 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,390, with 57 babies.
Origin:Danish namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 | 67,454 boys |
| 1920s | 24 | 41,754 boys |
| 1930s | 57 | 17,476 boys |
| 1940s | 42 | 23,821 boys |
| 1950s | 26 | 39,063 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 63,012 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 98,039 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 151,057 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,970 boys |
| 2000s | 6.7 | 149,477 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,278 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,314 boys |
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Questions about the name Arlan
What is the origin of the name Arlan?
Arlan has Danish, Irish roots in our records. Other Danish names include Lucas, Johan, Viggo.
Is Arlan a boy or girl name?
Arlan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Arlan?
Arlan ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 1936 (#625).