How Many People Are Named Arlie?

Complete statistics for the name Arlie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Arlie
Very Rare
9,218
Estimated People
1 in 35,800
1 in X Americans
1921
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
6,696 (73%)
♀ Female
2,522 (27%)
73%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 85

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 87
Arkansas 232
California 43
Florida 10
Georgia 46
Illinois 108
Indiana 10
Kansas 30
Kentucky 654
Michigan 5
Minnesota 17
Missouri 183
Mississippi 18
North Carolina 177
New York 10
Ohio 104
Oklahoma 259
Pennsylvania 10
Tennessee 356
Texas 396
Virginia 99
Washington 5
Wisconsin 24
West Virginia 446
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Arlie

How Many People Have the Name Arlie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,218 people in the United States currently share the name Arlie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,800 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Arlie a Common or Rare Name?

Arlie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Arlie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Arlie are covered in full on the Arlie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Arlie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Arlie in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female. Arlie leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Arlie Most Popular?

The name Arlie reached peak popularity in 1921, with 170 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Arlie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Arlie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arlie?

Approximately 9,218 people in the United States share the name Arlie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Arlie a rare name?

Arlie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,800 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arlie mean?

The meaning and origin of Arlie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Arlie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Arlie are male and 27% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Arlie most popular?

The name Arlie reached its peak in 1921, with 170 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People9,218
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 35,800
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1921
Male %73%
Female %27%

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