150,989births recorded
9Countries
2Variants
1941Peak · British Columbia
#1631United States 2025
Arlene is a girl name family recorded 150,989 times in 9 countries since 1888. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1631 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1941, at 323.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Arlene
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene | English | 143,371 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1631 | 1934 | ▼ 17 % |
| Arlene | English | 3,768 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1936 | – |
| Arlene | English | 1,379 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1941 | – |
| Arlene | English | 1,032 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1974 | – |
| Arlene | English | 473 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1984 | – |
| Arlene | English | 435 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1955 | – |
| Arleene | English | 388 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1923 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Arlene ↔ Arleene — spelling variant
Questions about Arlene
How popular is the name Arlene?
In 2025 it ranked #1631 in the United States. Official registers record 150,989 births across 9 countries.
What is Arlene in other languages?
Arleene (English).
When was Arlene most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1941, at 323.9 births per 100,000.
Is Arlene a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Arlene is a girl name.