Total births
188
Boys' name · since 1921
Arlester
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 188 babies named Arlester, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 188
- total births
- 1921–1978
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Arlester sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 188 recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arlester has been recorded 188 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1978.
- 188 total births
- 1921–1978 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
188 boys have been named Arlester since 1921, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1978.
- 188
- total births
- 1921–1978
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Arlester was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
11 babies were named Arlester in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Arlester's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arlester splits its recorded history at 1948: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1948 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arlester at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Arlester popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1978
- Peak year (1948)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Arlester by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Arlester's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Arlester births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
35 births
- 1930s
1930s
34 births
- 1940s
1940s
36 births
- 1950s
1950s
28 births
- 1960s
1960s
22 births
- 1970s
1970s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 36 births (19% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlester? ▼
188 babies have been named Arlester since 1921. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1948 with 11 births.
When was Arlester most popular? ▼
Arlester was most popular in the 1940s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
How long has the name Arlester been used? ▼
Arlester has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 58 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Arlester? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arlo, Arlen, Arlie, Arlin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arlester's data
- Arlester's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 1970s (33) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Arlester
Nearby Names Like Arlester
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlester
Arlo Boy
#146 24,245 births
Arlen Boy
#1692 7,345 births
Arlie Boy
#5070 6,712 births
Arlin Boy
#2426 4,072 births
Arley Boy
#2062 3,648 births
Compare Arlester side by side: Arlester vs Arlo Arlester vs Arlen Arlester vs Arlie
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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, 1921–1978 (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. "Arlester: Baby Name Since 1921 - 188 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlester. 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 Arlester 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.