Arlet

A familiar Spanish name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysSpanishRising fast
#719 114in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Arlet is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a Spanish form of Arlette, possibly derived from Germanic elements meaning 'eagle' or from the Norman name Arlette. It has been used in Latin American communities as a given name.

Arlet has a clean, modern sound that feels both international and accessible. Used widely in Mexican American and Central American communities, it carries a distinct Latina identity with European historical roots. Three syllables of warmth and character.

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Popularity Over Time

Arlet climbed 1960 spots in the last 20 years — from #2679 to #719.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Arlet
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,578
2010s712
2000s408
1990s114
1980s38
1960s5
1920s25
1910s12

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(48 years, 19182024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Arlet
YearBirthsRank
2024390#719
2023492#605
2022390#742
2021191#1229
2020115#1744
2019126#1669
2018101#1954
2017122#1736
2016128#1671
201539#3851
201441#3721
201329#4765
201249#3321
201147#3413
201030#4749
200935#4279
200832#4657
200746#3538
200641#3739
200553#3015

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Arlet as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Arlet has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1922.

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Current rank
5
Total births
1922
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Arlet be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Arlet is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #719. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19182024) · Methodology