Total births
176
Girls' name · since 1914
Arliene
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 176 babies named Arliene, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 176
- total births
- 1914–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
176 girls have been named Arliene since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arliene has been recorded 176 times among girls since 1914, 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 1914 to 1955.
- 176 total births
- 1914–1955 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
176 girls have been named Arliene since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1955.
- 176
- total births
- 1914–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Arliene was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
12 babies were named Arliene in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Arliene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arliene splits its recorded history at 1928: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arliene at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Arliene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1955
- Peak year (1921)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Arliene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Arliene's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Arliene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 32
1910s
32 births
- 1920s
1920s
81 births
- 1930s
1930s
37 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 81 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arliene? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 176 babies named Arliene. The most recent recorded year was 1955. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 12 births.
When was Arliene most popular? ▼
Arliene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Arliene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arliene since 1914 -- 42 years through the most recent 1955 data.
What names are similar to Arliene? ▼
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 Arliene's data
- Arliene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Arliene
Nearby Names Like Arliene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arliene
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 Arliene side by side: Arliene vs Arlene Arliene vs Arline Arliene vs Arleen
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1914–1955 (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. "Arliene: Baby Name Since 1914 - 176 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arliene. 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 Arliene 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 June 2026.