Masculine dossier · first seen 1912
Arlan
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1936
Peak births
87
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Arlan
How many people are named Arlan?
An estimated 1,819 living Americans are named Arlan.
How rare is Arlan?
Arlan is uncommon among babies today, with 57 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 34.5% from its 1936 peak.
How old is the typical Arlan?
The median age of a living American named Arlan is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 69 years old.
Is Arlan still popular?
Yes — Arlan is currently rising in popularity, with 57 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.1× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Arlan most common?
Arlan has its strongest geographic signal in Minnesota, where it appears 6.0× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 19362025
Peak year
1936
Decline from peak
34.5%
2025
57
All-time
3,434