Arlee
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Arlee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 106 babies have been named Arlee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arlee is past its peak , currently ranked #19,052 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,052
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Arlee is also used as a girl name, ranked #3819.
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About the Name Arlee
Arlee is a boy name .
Is Arlee a boy or girl name? Arlee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,819. Arlee is more commonly used as a girl name.
Arlee is currently ranked #19,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arlee include Arl, Ary, Arie, and Arlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Arlee include Arlen, Arley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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