Total births
1,673
Girls' name · since 1892
Arlean
Arlean has 1,673 recorded births since 1892 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,673
- total births
- 1892–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Arlean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,673 have been recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arlean has been recorded 1,673 times among girls since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1989.
- 1,673 total births
- 1892–1989 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,673 girls have been named Arlean since 1892, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1989.
- 1,673
- total births
- 1892–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Arlean was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
44 babies were named Arlean in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Arlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arlean splits its recorded history at 1936: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arlean at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Arlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1989
- Peak year (1918)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Arlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Arlean's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Arlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 18
1890s
18 births
- 1900s 79
1900s
79 births
- 1910s
1910s
251 births
- 1920s
1920s
364 births
- 1930s
1930s
297 births
- 1940s
1940s
242 births
- 1950s
1950s
247 births
- 1960s 140
1960s
140 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 364 births (22% of all-time use).
How Arlean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Arlean's total volume
Arlean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arlean by state
Where Arlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 76 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 52 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 27 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Minnesota | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Mississippi share of Arlean's total US births 4.5%
Even split
76 of 1,673 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlean? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 1,673 babies named Arlean. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 44 births.
When was Arlean most popular? ▼
Arlean was most popular in the 1920s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Arlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arlean are Mississippi (76 births), Alabama (52 births), Pennsylvania (27 births).
How long has the name Arlean been used? ▼
Records for Arlean go back to 1892, giving 98 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Arlean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arlene, Arline, Arleen, Arlette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arlean's data
- Arlean's decade-level peak was the 1920s (364 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Arleans (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Arlean
Nearby Names Like Arlean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlean
Arlene Girl
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Arline Girl
17,590 births
Arleen Girl
#4782 12,611 births
Arlette Girl
#583 8,109 births
Arleth Girl
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Compare Arlean side by side: Arlean vs Arlene Arlean vs Arline Arlean vs Arleen
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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, 1892–1989 (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. "Arlean: Baby Name Since 1892 - 1,673 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlean. 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 Arlean 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.