Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Arlie
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1921
Peak births
170
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Arlie
How many people are named Arlie?
An estimated 1,784 living Americans are named Arlie.
How rare is Arlie?
Arlie is very rare among babies today, with 16 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 90.6% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Arlie?
The median age of a living American named Arlie is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 41 and 74 years old.
Is Arlie still popular?
Yes. Arlie is holding steady, with 16 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Arlie most common?
Arlie has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 6.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
90.6%
2025
16
All-time
6,712