Total births
158
Girls' name · since 1922
Arlyss
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 158 babies named Arlyss, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 158
- total births
- 1922–1950
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
158 girls have been named Arlyss since 1922, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Arlyss recorded 158 times among girls since 1922, 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 1922 to 1950.
- 158 total births
- 1922–1950 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
158 girls have been named Arlyss since 1922, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1950.
- 158
- total births
- 1922–1950
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Arlyss was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
13 babies were named Arlyss in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Arlyss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arlyss splits its recorded history at 1935: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1926 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arlyss at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Arlyss popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1950
- Peak year (1935)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Arlyss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arlyss's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Arlyss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
36 births
- 1930s
1930s
76 births
- 1940s
1940s
41 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 76 births (48% of all-time use).
Arlyss by state
Where Arlyss concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Dakota | | 5 | 3.2% |
North Dakota share of Arlyss's total US births 3.2%
5 of 158 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlyss? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 158 babies named Arlyss. The most recent recorded year was 1950. Its busiest year on record was 1935, with 13 births.
When was Arlyss most popular? ▼
Arlyss was most popular in the 1930s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Arlyss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arlyss are North Dakota (5 births).
How long has the name Arlyss been used? ▼
Records for Arlyss go back to 1922, giving 29 years of history through 1950.
What names are similar to Arlyss? ▼
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 Arlyss's data
- Arlyss's decade-level peak was the 1930s (76 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Dakota records the most Arlysss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Dakota 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 Arlyss
Nearby Names Like Arlyss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlyss
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 Arlyss side by side: Arlyss vs Arlene Arlyss vs Arline Arlyss 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, 1922–1950 (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. "Arlyss: Baby Name Since 1922 - 158 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlyss. 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 Arlyss 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.