How Many People Are Named Arlie?

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

Arlie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Arlie, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 108,565 Americans today. With only 3,040 people named Arlie alive in the US, it's clear how uncommon this name truly is. Interestingly, Arlie peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 249 births, showing its vintage charm.

~3,040
Living in US
1 in 108,565
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Arleigh
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Traditional
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,040
Worldwide Bearers
#59,270
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
6
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🇲🇽 Mexico
6
🇵🇪 Peru
5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
5
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,036 (67%)
♀ Female
1,004 (33%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
1,008
Would be under 30 (11%)
673
Would be 30–60 (7%)
7,537
Would be over 60 (82%)

All 9,218 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

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

📜 Arlie Through the Generations

Arlie has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the decades. Born in 1921, when 249 babies were given this name, it was a peak moment for Arlie. Today, most people named Arlie are over 60, with 82% falling into this age bracket. This makes Arlie a name that's strongly associated with older generations, with fewer younger individuals carrying on the legacy. The current trend shows Arlie as a rising name, bringing back an old-school charm that many appreciate.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 654
West Virginia 446
Texas 396
Tennessee 356
Oklahoma 259
Arkansas 232
Missouri 183
North Carolina 177
Illinois 108
Ohio 104

✨ Similar Names to Arlie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arlie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Arlie

How Many People Have the Name Arlie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,040 people in the United States currently share the name Arlie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 108,565 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arlie a Common or Rare Name?

Arlie 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 Arlie Mean?

Arlie means "creative variant of Arleigh" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arlie in SSA data, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.

When Was Arlie Most Popular?

The name Arlie reached peak popularity in 1921, with 249 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 Arlie?

Approximately 3,040 people named Arlie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,218. That works out to roughly 1 in 108,565 Americans.

Is Arlie a rare name?

Arlie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 108,565 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arlie mean?

Arlie means "creative variant of Arleigh" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Arlie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 67% of people named Arlie are male and 33% are female.

When was Arlie most popular?

Arlie peaked in 1921 with 249 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 US3,040
All-Time Births9,218
1 in X1 in 108,565
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1921
World Rank#59,270
Male %67%
Female %33%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.