Masculine dossier · first seen 1909
Arlen
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1934
Peak births
206
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Arlen
How many people are named Arlen?
An estimated 3,995 living Americans are named Arlen.
How rare is Arlen?
Arlen is uncommon among babies today, with 107 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 48.1% from its 1934 peak.
How old is the typical Arlen?
The median age of a living American named Arlen is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 69 years old.
Is Arlen still popular?
Yes — Arlen is currently rising in popularity, with 107 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Arlen most common?
Arlen has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 15.0× more often than the national baseline.
1909Peak 19342025
Peak year
1934
Decline from peak
48.1%
2025
107
All-time
7,345