Arlene

Pronunciation: [ AHRL-een ]

Boy Name #13,552 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Arlene is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHRL-een.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,552
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Arlen #1688 Arley #2054

Nicknames

Arl Ary Arlie Arleie

Also a Girl Name

Arlene is also used as a girl name, ranked #1817.

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Artie Arminta Arie Arizona Ara Ardelia Ardella Arrie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlene

Is Arlene a boy or girl name?

Arlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13552. As a girl name, it is ranked #1817. Arlene is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Arlene?

Arlene is pronounced AHRL-een.

How popular is the name Arlene?

Arlene is currently ranked #13552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Arlene?

Common nicknames for Arlene include Arl, Ary, Arlie, and Arleie.

Is Arlene a common or rare name?

Arlene is an uncommon name, ranked #13552 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ary, Arlie, and Arleie. 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.