US Popularity:3256
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:pledge, promise; free spirit
Arlene is a girl's name of Gaelic origin, meaning "promise" or "pledge." It may also be a derivative of Charlene which means "free spirit." By combining these two sentiments, you can inspire baby Arlene to keep their word and stay true to their adventurous nature. With alternatives including Arleen and Arleyne, you have plenty of choices when it comes to spelling. You can also create a sweet nickname for your daughter by shortening Arlene to Arly or Lena.

Arlene Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Arlene is currently #2253 on The Bump
Girl:Arlene is currently #985 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Arlene is currently #3256 in U.S. births
Girl:Arlene is currently #1189 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3256
in 2022
- 8
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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