Total births
801
Unisex name · since 1919
Arliss
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 801 babies named Arliss, peaking in 1933. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 801
- total births
- 1919–1994
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Arliss is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 801 have been recorded since 1919.
Arliss has 801 recorded births among girls since 1919, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1994.
- 801 total births
- 1919–1994 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
801 girls have been named Arliss since 1919, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1994.
- 801
- total births
- 1919–1994
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Arliss was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
44 babies were named Arliss in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Arliss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arliss splits its recorded history at 1941: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1933 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arliss at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Arliss popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1994
- Peak year (1933)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Arliss popularity over time - boys
728 total births recorded since 1917 (Arliss as boys' name)
Arliss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arliss's strongest decade.
308 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Arliss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
219 births
- 1930s
1930s
308 births
- 1940s
1940s
146 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 308 births (38% of all-time use).
How Arliss 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 Arliss's total volume
Arliss vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arliss by state
Where Arliss concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 71 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 22 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Dakota | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.6% |
Minnesota share of Arliss's total US births 8.9%
Even split
71 of 801 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arliss? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 801 babies named Arliss. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1933, with 44 births.
When was Arliss most popular? ▼
Arliss was most popular in the 1930s decade with 308 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
Where is Arliss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arliss are Minnesota (71 births), Wisconsin (22 births), Iowa (11 births).
Is Arliss a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arliss is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 801 births, and as a boy's name it has 728 births.
How long has the name Arliss been used? ▼
Records for Arliss go back to 1919, giving 76 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Arliss? ▼
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 Arliss's data
- Arliss's decade-level peak was the 1930s (308 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Arlisss (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Arliss
Nearby Names Like Arliss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arliss
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 Arliss side by side: Arliss vs Arlene Arliss vs Arline Arliss vs Arleen
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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, 1919–1994 (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. "Arliss: Baby Name Since 1919 - 801 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arliss. 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 Arliss 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.