Total births
1,030
Girls' name · since 1909
Arleta
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 1,030 babies named Arleta, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,030
- total births
- 1909–2023
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Arleta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,030 have been recorded since 1909.
Social Security Administration records show Arleta recorded 1,030 times among girls since 1909, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 2023.
- 1,030 total births
- 1909–2023 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,030 girls have been named Arleta since 1909, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,030
- total births
- 1909–2023
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Arleta was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
32 babies were named Arleta in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Arleta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arleta splits its recorded history at 1944: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1932 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arleta at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Arleta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2023
- Peak year (1932)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Arleta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arleta's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Arleta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 7
1900s
7 births
- 1910s
1910s
99 births
- 1920s
1920s
209 births
- 1930s
1930s
233 births
- 1940s
1940s
209 births
- 1950s
1950s
140 births
- 1960s 90
1960s
90 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 233 births (23% of all-time use).
How Arleta 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 Arleta's total volume
Arleta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arleta by state
Where Arleta concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oregon | | 42 | 4.1% |
| #2 | Kansas | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Oregon share of Arleta's total US births 4.1%
Even split
42 of 1,030 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arleta? ▼
1,030 babies have been named Arleta since 1909. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1932 with 32 births.
When was Arleta most popular? ▼
Arleta was most popular in the 1930s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Arleta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arleta are Oregon (42 births), Kansas (11 births), Oklahoma (6 births).
How long has the name Arleta been used? ▼
Records for Arleta go back to 1909, giving 115 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Arleta? ▼
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 Arleta's data
- Arleta's decade-level peak was the 1930s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oregon records the most Arletas (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oregon 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 Arleta
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arleta
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Arlette Girl
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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, 1909–2023 (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. "Arleta: Baby Name Since 1909 - 1,030 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arleta. 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 Arleta 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.