Arlene
Pronunciation: [ AHRL-een ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 70 babies have been named Arlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,552 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,552
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Arlene
Arlene is a boy name .
Is Arlene a boy or girl name? Arlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,552 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,817. Arlene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Arlene is currently ranked #13,552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arlene include Arl, Arle, Arley, Arleie, Ary, Arie, and Arlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Arlene include Arlen, Arley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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