How Many People Are Named Arlyne?

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

Arlyne
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Arlyne is a rare, vintage name that's seen its best days but still holds charm. Only 502 people named Arlyne live in the US today, making up just 1 in 657,161 Americans. The majority of Arlynes are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1921.

~502
Living in US
1 in 657,161
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Arlene
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Dignified Reserved
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,862
Worldwide Bearers
#112,978
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,634
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,612
🇮🇩 Indonesia
320
🇨🇦 Canada
45
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
25
🇧🇷 Brazil
22
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
20
🇹🇼 Taiwan
18
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
502 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
165
Would be under 30 (11%)
37
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,267
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 1,469 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
92

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

📜 Arlyne Through the Generations

Arlyne has been a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1921 with 67 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 86% of those named Arlyne being over 60 years old. This generational skew paints a picture of a classic, old-school name that's become increasingly rare as younger generations opt for different choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 183
Wisconsin 49
California 38
Illinois 36
Minnesota 33
Connecticut 7
Iowa 5
Nebraska 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Arlyne

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arlyne's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Arlyne

How Many People Have the Name Arlyne?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 502 people in the United States currently share the name Arlyne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 657,161 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arlyne a Common or Rare Name?

Arlyne 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 Arlyne Mean?

Arlyne means "creative variant of Arlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arlyne Most Popular?

The name Arlyne reached peak popularity in 1921, with 67 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 Arlyne?

Approximately 502 people named Arlyne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,469. That works out to roughly 1 in 657,161 Americans.

Is Arlyne a rare name?

Arlyne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 657,161 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arlyne mean?

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

Is Arlyne more male or female?

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

When was Arlyne most popular?

Arlyne peaked in 1921 with 67 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 US502
All-Time Births1,469
1 in X1 in 657,161
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1921
World Rank#112,978
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.