Total births
1,103
Girls' name · since 1917
Arlys
Arlys has 1,103 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1933 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,103
- total births
- 1917–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Arlys is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,103 have been recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Arlys recorded 1,103 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1965.
- 1,103 total births
- 1917–1965 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,103 girls have been named Arlys since 1917, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1965.
- 1,103
- total births
- 1917–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Arlys was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
44 babies were named Arlys in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Arlys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arlys's full recorded timeline at 1941, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1959, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1933 peak of 44 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arlys at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Arlys popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1965
- Peak year (1933)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Arlys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arlys's strongest decade.
384 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Arlys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s
1920s
191 births
- 1930s
1930s
384 births
- 1940s
1940s
301 births
- 1950s
1950s
174 births
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 384 births (35% of all-time use).
How Arlys 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 Arlys's total volume
Arlys vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arlys by state
Where Arlys concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 325 | 29.5% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 98 | 8.9% |
| #3 | South Dakota | | 79 | 7.2% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 71 | 6.4% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Arlys's total US births 29.5%
Even split
325 of 1,103 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlys? ▼
1,103 babies have been named Arlys since 1917. It was last recorded in 1965. The peak year was 1933 with 44 births.
When was Arlys most popular? ▼
Arlys was most popular in the 1930s decade with 384 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
Where is Arlys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arlys are Minnesota (325 births), North Dakota (98 births), South Dakota (79 births).
How long has the name Arlys been used? ▼
Arlys has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 49 years of data through 1965.
What names are similar to Arlys? ▼
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 Arlys's data
- Arlys's decade-level peak was the 1930s (384 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Arlyss (325 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 Arlys
Nearby Names Like Arlys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlys
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Arleen Girl
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Arlette Girl
#583 8,109 births
Arleth Girl
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Compare Arlys side by side: Arlys vs Arlene Arlys vs Arline Arlys vs Arleen
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1917–1965 (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. "Arlys: Baby Name Since 1917 - 1,103 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlys. 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 Arlys 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 July 2026.