Total births
366
Unisex name · since 1914
Arlow
366 babies named Arlow in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3284
- among boys today
- 366
- born since 1914
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arlow is the #3284 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 366 recorded since 1914.
Arlow has 366 recorded births among boys since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3284 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3284 among boys today
- 366 born since 1914
- 2020s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arlow is currently the #3284 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 366 born since 1914, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3284
- among boys today
- 366
- born since 1914
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Arlow vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3284
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Arlow was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
42 babies were named Arlow in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Arlow compares
366 Top 50% higher than 50% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arlow's all-time total is -0% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arlow | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 366 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arlow's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arlow's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arlow at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,284
Active since
1914
Arlow popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Arlow popularity over time - girls
97 total births recorded since 2015 (Arlow as girls' name)
Arlow by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Arlow's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Arlow births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 24
1910s
24 births
- 1920s 47
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 23
1930s
23 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
182 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 182 births (50% of all-time use).
Arlow by state
Where Arlow concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Arlow's total US births 3.3%
Even split
12 of 366 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlow? ▼
Arlow has been given to 366 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3284 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Arlow most popular? ▼
Arlow was most popular in the 2020s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Arlow most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arlow are California (12 births), Florida (5 births), Iowa (5 births).
Is Arlow a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arlow is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 366 births, and as a girl's name it has 97 births.
How long has the name Arlow been used? ▼
Arlow has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Arlow? ▼
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 Arlow's data
- California records the most Arlows (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Arlow
Nearby Names Like Arlow
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlow
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 Arlow side by side: Arlow vs Arlo Arlow vs Arlen Arlow vs Arlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arlow
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1,896 births · Peak 2006
Augusto #3285
1,740 births · Peak 2025
Lavon #3282
5,113 births · Peak 2006
Ezekial #3286
1,514 births · Peak 2011
Ken #3281
33,013 births · Peak 1960
Brandt #3287
6,119 births · Peak 2007
Leopoldo #3280
5,975 births · Peak 1980
Drayton #3288
2,063 births · Peak 2012
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Arlow: #3284 Unisex Name - 366 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlow. 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 Arlow 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.