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Arlen

Pronunciation: [ AHRL-uhn ]

Girl Name #6,356 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Arlen is a girl name, recorded for 19 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHRL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Arlen often also consider Artie, Arminta, Arie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,356
Total SSA Count
19

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Arl Ary Arlie

Also a Boy Name

Arlen is also used as a boy name, ranked #1688.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlen

Is Arlen a boy or girl name?
Arlen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6356. As a boy name, it is ranked #1688. Arlen is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Arlen?
Arlen is pronounced AHRL-uhn.
How popular is the name Arlen?
Arlen is currently ranked #6356 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Arlen?
Common nicknames for Arlen include Arl, Ary, and Arlie.
Is Arlen a common or rare name?
Arlen is an uncommon name, ranked #6356 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arlen

Arlen is a girl name .

Is Arlen a boy or girl name? Arlen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,356 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,688. Arlen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Arlen is currently ranked #6,356 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Arlen include Arl, Ary, and Arlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Arlen include Arleth, Arlette, Arlet, Arlett, Arlene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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