How Many People Are Named Arlys?

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

Arlys
Very Rare
English

A very rare name, Arlys has only been given to 1,103 people in the U.S. ever, and today, there are 448 living with it. It's so unique, you'd have to meet 737,298 Americans to find one named Arlys. The name peaked in 1933 with 44 births, making it a classic, old-school choice.

~448
Living in US
1 in 737,298
Americans
1933
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eagle ruler or noble strength
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Creative Expressive Warm Independent
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and social energy. People linked to this number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,867
Worldwide Bearers
#176,185
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,309
🇨🇴 Colombia
271
🇻🇪 Venezuela
121
🇧🇷 Brazil
54
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
22
🇵🇭 Philippines
16
🇭🇳 Honduras
9
🇵🇦 Panama
9
🇵🇪 Peru
8
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
448 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
1,103
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 1,103 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
88

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

📜 Arlys Through the Generations

Arlys is a name steeped in history, with its peak in 1933 when 44 babies were given this name. Today, only 448 people in the U.S. carry it, and with an average age of 87, it's clear that most are from the older generation. The stark difference between the all-time births (1,103) and the current living count (448) highlights the name's rarity. Given that 100% of those named Arlys are over 60, it's a name that speaks to a bygone era, with no recent additions to the roster. This makes Arlys a fascinating case study in the longevity and stability of certain names, despite their initial popularity waning over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 325
North Dakota 98
South Dakota 79
Iowa 71
Wisconsin 17
Nebraska 5

✨ Similar Names to Arlys

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arlys's English roots

📄 About the Name Arlys

How Many People Have the Name Arlys?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 448 people in the United States currently share the name Arlys. That works out to roughly 1 in every 737,298 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arlys a Common or Rare Name?

Arlys 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 Arlys Mean?

Arlys means "Eagle ruler or noble strength" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arlys Most Popular?

The name Arlys reached peak popularity in 1933, 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 Arlys?

Approximately 448 people named Arlys live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,103. That works out to roughly 1 in 737,298 Americans.

Is Arlys a rare name?

Arlys is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 737,298 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arlys mean?

Arlys means "Eagle ruler or noble strength" and comes from English origins.

Is Arlys more male or female?

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

When was Arlys most popular?

Arlys peaked in 1933 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 US448
All-Time Births1,103
1 in X1 in 737,298
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1933
World Rank#176,185
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.