NAME PROFILE
Arlen
Arlen is of Irish and Scottish origin, meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.' This name carries a strong and noble connotation, often associated with trustworthiness and commitment. Individuals named Arlen are often seen as reliable and steadfast, embodying qualities of loyalty and sincerity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,154 |
| Gender | Male (37% / 63%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1922 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 37%TX — 22%MN — 17%IA — 12%WI — 11%
Notable People
Arlen Specter (Politician, former U.S. Senator) · Arlen Roth (Guitarist, session musician) · Arlen Escarpeta (Actor, starred in *Final Destination 5*) · Arlen Smith (Artist, known for landscape paintings) · Arlen D. L. Hutton (Philosopher, known for works on ethics)
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