Arlington

Q: How popular is the name Arlington?

Arlington is ranked #19692 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ AHRL-ihngt-uhn ]

Girl Name #19,692 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Arlington is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHRL-ihngt-uhn.

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

Popularity Over Time

#19,692

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,692
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Arlie #2774

Nicknames

Arl Ary Arlie Arliie

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Also a Boy Name

Arlington is also used as a boy name, ranked #4649.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington

Is Arlington a boy or girl name?

Arlington is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19692. As a boy name, it is ranked #4649. Arlington is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Arlington?

Arlington is pronounced AHRL-ihngt-uhn.

How popular is the name Arlington?

Arlington is currently ranked #19692 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Arlington?

Common nicknames for Arlington include Arl, Ary, Arlie, and Arliie.

Is Arlington a common or rare name?

Arlington is an uncommon name, ranked #19692 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arlington

Arlington is a girl name .

Is Arlington a boy or girl name? Arlington is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,692 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,649. Arlington is more commonly used as a boy name.

Arlington is currently ranked #19,692 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Arlington include Arlie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.