Total births
78
Boys' name · since 1914
Arling
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 78 babies named Arling, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 78
- total births
- 1914–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
78 boys have been named Arling since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Arling recorded 78 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1933.
- 78 total births
- 1914–1933 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
78 boys have been named Arling since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1933.
- 78
- total births
- 1914–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Arling was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
9 babies were named Arling in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Arling's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arling's full recorded timeline at 1923, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1914, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arling at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Arling popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1933
- Peak year (1921)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Arling by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Arling's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Arling births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 18
1910s
18 births
- 1920s
1920s
55 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 55 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arling? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 78 babies named Arling. The most recent recorded year was 1933. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 9 births.
When was Arling most popular? ▼
Arling was most popular in the 1920s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Arling been used? ▼
Records for Arling go back to 1914, giving 20 years of history through 1933.
What names are similar to Arling? ▼
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 Arling's data
- Arling's decade-level peak was the 1920s (55 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- 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 Arling
Nearby Names Like Arling
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arling
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 Arling side by side: Arling vs Arlo Arling vs Arlen Arling vs Arlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1933 (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. "Arling: Baby Name Since 1914 - 78 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arling. 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 Arling 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.