Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1987
Arilene
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Arilene, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1987–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
27 girls have been named Arilene since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Arilene has 27 recorded births among girls since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2005.
- 27 total births
- 1987–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Arilene since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 27
- total births
- 1987–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Arilene was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
11 babies were named Arilene in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Arilene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arilene's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arilene at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Arilene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2005
- Peak year (1992)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Arilene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Arilene's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Arilene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (41% of all-time use).
Arilene by state
Where Arilene concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 18.5% |
California share of Arilene's total US births 18.5%
5 of 27 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arilene? ▼
27 babies have been named Arilene since 1987. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1992 with 11 births.
When was Arilene most popular? ▼
Arilene was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Arilene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arilene are California (5 births).
How long has the name Arilene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arilene since 1987 -- 19 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Arilene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ariana, Arianna, Aria, Ariel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arilene's data
- Arilene's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arilenes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arilene
Nearby Names Like Arilene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arilene
Ariana Girl
#102 120,380 births
Arianna Girl
#196 104,152 births
Aria Girl
#26 95,674 births
Ariel Girl
#300 78,697 births
Arielle Girl
#499 30,870 births
Compare Arilene side by side: Arilene vs Ariana Arilene vs Arianna Arilene vs Aria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arilene: Baby Name Since 1987 - 27 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arilene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arilene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.