How Many People Are Named Arlean?

Complete statistics for the name Arlean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arlean
Very Rare
English variant of Arlene, possibly with Irish or Gaelic roots

A very rare name, Arlean has only been given to 1,673 people in the U.S. ever, and there are 581 still living today. That makes you one of just 1 in 568,160 Americans. It peaked way back in 1918 with 44 births that year.

~581
Living in US
1 in 568,160
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pledge or oath
🌐
Origin
English variant of Arlene, possibly with Irish or Gaelic roots
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Nurturing Loyal Compassionate Warm
6
Life Path Number

The number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, love, and nurturing. People connected to this number tend to be caring, family-oriented, and drawn to creating harmony in their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,690
Worldwide Bearers
#187,093
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,310
🇧🇷 Brazil
207
🇵🇭 Philippines
54
🇮🇩 Indonesia
33
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇯🇲 Jamaica
11
🇬🇧 England
6
🇬🇾 Guyana
4
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
581 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
60
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,613
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 1,673 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arlean Through the Generations

Arlean is a classic, old-school name that has seen relatively stable usage over the decades. The stark contrast between the 1,673 total births and the 581 living today highlights how many people bearing this name have passed away. This gap is even more pronounced when considering that 96% of those named Arlean are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. The peak year of 1918, with 44 births, underscores how much the name's popularity has waned since then. Despite the name's rarity, it remains most common within the United States, making it a unique identifier among classic names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 76
Alabama 52
Pennsylvania 27
Virginia 17
Louisiana 16
North Carolina 15
Minnesota 10
Arkansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Arlean

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arlean's English variant of Arlene, possibly with Irish or Gaelic roots roots

📄 About the Name Arlean

How Many People Have the Name Arlean?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 581 people in the United States currently share the name Arlean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 568,160 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arlean a Common or Rare Name?

Arlean is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arlean Mean?

Arlean means "Pledge or oath" and comes from English variant of Arlene, possibly with Irish or Gaelic roots origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arlean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Arlean Most Popular?

The name Arlean reached peak popularity in 1918, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arlean?

Approximately 581 people named Arlean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,673. That works out to roughly 1 in 568,160 Americans.

Is Arlean a rare name?

Arlean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 568,160 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arlean mean?

Arlean means "Pledge or oath" and comes from English variant of Arlene, possibly with Irish or Gaelic roots origins.

Is Arlean more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Arlean are male and 100% are female.

When was Arlean most popular?

Arlean peaked in 1918 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US581
All-Time Births1,673
1 in X1 in 568,160
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1918
World Rank#187,093
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.