An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.
Arlin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, possibly a variant of Arlen or Carlin, from the Gaelic meaning 'pledge' or 'little champion.' The name has a warm, approachable Americana feel alongside names like Harlin, Marlin, and Carlin.
Arlin climbed 1596 spots in the last 20 years — from #4014 to #2418.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 218 | — |
| 2010s | 225 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 180 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 142 | — |
| 1980s | 155 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 200 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 342 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 502 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 584 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 719 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 498 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 261 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | #2418 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3055 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2830 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3125 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3028 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4006 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4234 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4756 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5333 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3594 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4145 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4476 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4013 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5215 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4526 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5820 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4550 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5007 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5543 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5051 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Arlin has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 806 births since 1918.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1910–2024) · Methodology