Total births
2,344
Unisex name · since 1914
Arlyn
2,344 babies named Arlyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 2007. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3526
- among girls today
- 2,344
- born since 1914
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Arlyn currently ranks #3526 among unisex names in America, with 2,344 babies recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Arlyn recorded 2,344 times among girls since 1914, holding rank #3526 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3526 among girls today
- 2,344 born since 1914
- 2000s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arlyn is currently the #3526 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 2,344 born since 1914, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3526
- among girls today
- 2,344
- born since 1914
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Arlyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3526
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Arlyn was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
59 babies were named Arlyn in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Arlyn compares
2,344 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Arlyn's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arlyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,344 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 48 | 19,840 |
Arlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arlyn's full recorded timeline at 1970, 71% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 29% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1914, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arlyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,526
Active since
1914
Arlyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Arlyn popularity over time - boys
2,181 total births recorded since 1912 (Arlyn as boys' name)
Arlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arlyn's strongest decade.
491 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Arlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 48
1910s
48 births
- 1920s 137
1920s
137 births
- 1930s 171
1930s
171 births
- 1940s 129
1940s
129 births
- 1950s 115
1950s
115 births
- 1960s 85
1960s
85 births
- 1970s 93
1970s
93 births
- 1980s 129
1980s
129 births
- 1990s
1990s
257 births
- 2000s
2000s
491 births
- 2010s
2010s
442 births
- 2020s
2020s
247 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 491 births (21% of all-time use).
How Arlyn 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 Arlyn's total volume
Arlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arlyn by state
Where Arlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 479 | 20.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 156 | 6.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 75 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 17 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 12 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Arlyn's total US births 20.4%
Even split
479 of 2,344 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlyn? ▼
Arlyn has been given to 2,344 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3526 as of the latest data. 59 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Arlyn most popular? ▼
Arlyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 491 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Arlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arlyn are California (479 births), Texas (156 births), New York (75 births).
Is Arlyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arlyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,344 births, and as a boy's name it has 2,181 births.
How long has the name Arlyn been used? ▼
Arlyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Arlyn? ▼
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 Arlyn's data
- Arlyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (491 total births) through the 2020s (247) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arlyns (479 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 Arlyn
Nearby Names Like Arlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlyn
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 Arlyn side by side: Arlyn vs Arlene Arlyn vs Arline Arlyn 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, 1914–2025 (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. "Arlyn: #3526 Unisex Name - 2,344 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlyn. 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 Arlyn 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.