How Many People Are Named Arlette?

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

Arlette
Very Rare
French

Arlette means 'noble' and has French roots, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 1 in 48,934 Americans are named Arlette, with around 6,744 people bearing this name today. The majority, 70%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.

~6,744
Living in US
1 in 48,934
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gracious Elegant Compassionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting those named Arlette are destined to make a positive impact through their empathetic nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,092
Worldwide Bearers
#8,014
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,971
🇨🇱 Chile
1,341
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
933
🇱🇧 Lebanon
885
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
799
🇨🇦 Canada
509
🇩🇪 Germany
499
🇮🇱 Israel
444
🇵🇭 Philippines
430
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
371

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,744 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
5,220
Would be under 30 (70%)
787
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,501
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 7,508 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

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

📜 Arlette Through the Generations

Arlette has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly in recent years, with its peak birth year occurring in 2024 when 516 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Arlette is 29, with a significant portion of the population, 5,220 individuals, falling under the 30-year mark. This trend indicates that Arlette is increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its rising status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,592
Texas 1,430
New York 371
Arizona 297
Illinois 283
Florida 115
North Carolina 110
Georgia 96
New Jersey 75
Nevada 63

✨ Similar Names to Arlette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arlette's French roots

📄 About the Name Arlette

How Many People Have the Name Arlette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,744 people in the United States currently share the name Arlette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,934 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arlette a Common or Rare Name?

Arlette 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 Arlette Mean?

Arlette means "noble" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arlette Most Popular?

The name Arlette reached peak popularity in 2024, with 516 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Arlette?

Approximately 6,744 people named Arlette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,508. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,934 Americans.

Is Arlette a rare name?

Arlette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,934 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arlette mean?

Arlette means "noble" and comes from French origins.

Is Arlette more male or female?

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

When was Arlette most popular?

Arlette peaked in 2024 with 516 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US6,744
All-Time Births7,508
1 in X1 in 48,934
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2024
World Rank#8,014
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.