How Many People Are Named Arliss?

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

Arliss
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Arliss is a very rare female name, with only 629 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 524,403 Americans. The majority of those named Arliss are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~629
Living in US
1 in 524,403
Americans
1933
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Arlene
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Classic Strong Reserved Dignified
6
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,665
Worldwide Bearers
#188,704
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,494
🇨🇦 Canada
65
🇵🇭 Philippines
24
🇻🇪 Venezuela
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
13
🇵🇪 Peru
13
🇨🇱 Chile
7
🇧🇲 Bermuda
4
🇬🇧 England
4
🇷🇺 Russia
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
366 (58%)
♀ Female
263 (42%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
200
Would be under 30 (13%)
60
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,246
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 1,506 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: 1933

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
33
International
87

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

📜 Arliss Through the Generations

Arliss has seen its peak popularity in 1933 when 68 babies were given this name. Since then, it has become increasingly rare, with most of the current bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Arliss is a classic, old-school name that's now making a comeback among younger parents looking for unique choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 71
Wisconsin 22
Iowa 11
Illinois 10
Kansas 5
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 5

⭐ Famous People Named Arliss

Arliss is a unisex given name and nickname which may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Arliss

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arliss's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Arliss

How Many People Have the Name Arliss?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 629 people in the United States currently share the name Arliss. That works out to roughly 1 in every 524,403 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arliss a Common or Rare Name?

Arliss 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 Arliss Mean?

Arliss means "creative variant of Arlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arliss in SSA data, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

When Was Arliss Most Popular?

The name Arliss reached peak popularity in 1933, with 68 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 Arliss?

Approximately 629 people named Arliss live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,506. That works out to roughly 1 in 524,403 Americans.

Is Arliss a rare name?

Arliss is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 524,403 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arliss mean?

Arliss means "creative variant of Arlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Arliss more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 58% of people named Arliss are male and 42% are female.

When was Arliss most popular?

Arliss peaked in 1933 with 68 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 US629
All-Time Births1,506
1 in X1 in 524,403
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1933
World Rank#188,704
Male %58%
Female %42%

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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.