Arlee
- US rank
- #4,172
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,439 in 1908
34 babies were named Arlee in the US in 2025. It has climbed 91 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1907–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Arlee you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,170 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Arlee, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arlee would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArlee first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1908, when it reached #1,439.
- Then vs nowArlee is 7.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 47,170.
- TrendArlee has climbed 91 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,172. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Arlee
Arlee is a girl name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lee”. US birth records list Arlee for girls from 1907 to 2025, in 87 of those 119 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #1,439 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,172, with 34 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 | 41,899 girls |
| 1910s | 15 | 67,249 girls |
| 1920s | 18 | 56,433 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 94,787 girls |
| 1940s | 4.7 | 213,220 girls |
| 1950s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 girls |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,500,000 girls |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 277,008 girls |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 473,934 girls |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 184,843 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 74,349 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,197 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Arlee
What is the origin of the name Arlee?
Arlee has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Arlee a boy or girl name?
Arlee is a girl name.
How popular is the name Arlee?
Arlee ranked #4,172 for US girls in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1908 (#1,439).