Total births
1,267
Unisex name · since 1907
Arlee
1,267 babies named Arlee in U.S. Social Security records since 1907, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3766
- among girls today
- 1,267
- born since 1907
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
1,267 babies have been named Arlee since 1907, making it today's #3766 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arlee has been recorded 1,267 times among girls since 1907, currently ranked #3766 nationally and more common than 79% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 2025.
- #3766 among girls today
- 1,267 born since 1907
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Arlee is currently the #3766 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 1,267 born since 1907, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3766
- among girls today
- 1,267
- born since 1907
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Arlee vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3766
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Arlee was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
48 babies were named Arlee in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Arlee compares
1,267 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arlee's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arlee | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,267 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 48 | 19,840 |
Arlee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arlee splits its recorded history at 1956: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arlee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,766
Active since
1907
Arlee popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Arlee popularity over time - boys
435 total births recorded since 1915 (Arlee as boys' name)
Arlee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arlee's strongest decade.
234 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Arlee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s
1910s
128 births
- 1920s
1920s
212 births
- 1930s
1930s
113 births
- 1940s 67
1940s
67 births
- 1950s 42
1950s
42 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 61
1980s
61 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s
2000s
100 births
- 2010s
2010s
234 births
- 2020s
2020s
225 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 234 births (18% of all-time use).
How Arlee 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 Arlee's total volume
Arlee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arlee by state
Where Arlee concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Arlee's total US births 1.7%
Even split
22 of 1,267 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlee? ▼
Since 1907, Social Security records show 1,267 babies named Arlee. Today it holds rank #3766 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 48 births.
When was Arlee most popular? ▼
Arlee was most popular in the 2010s decade with 234 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Arlee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arlee are Texas (22 births), Alabama (5 births), Arkansas (5 births).
Is Arlee a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arlee is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,267 births, and as a boy's name it has 435 births.
How long has the name Arlee been used? ▼
Arlee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 119 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Arlee? ▼
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 Arlee's data
- Arlee's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (234 total births) through the 2020s (225) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Arlees (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Arlee
Nearby Names Like Arlee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlee
Arlene Girl
#1799 143,010 births
Arline Girl
17,590 births
Arleen Girl
#4782 12,611 births
Arlette Girl
#583 8,109 births
Arleth Girl
#428 6,840 births
Compare Arlee side by side: Arlee vs Arlene Arlee vs Arline Arlee vs Arleen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arlee
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2,009 births · Peak 1986
Maribelle #3767
1,457 births · Peak 2023
Twyla #3764
7,192 births · Peak 1964
Adelaine #3768
652 births · Peak 2020
Allegra #3763
4,732 births · Peak 1988
Carolynn #3769
6,453 births · Peak 1942
Candy #3762
28,525 births · Peak 1970
Leann #3770
24,356 births · Peak 1963
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, 1907–2025 (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. "Arlee: #3766 Unisex Name - 1,267 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlee. 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 Arlee 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.