Arlind

A boy's name of Albanian origin with 199 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Arlind is a boy's baby name of Albanian origin, from the Albanian ar (gold) and lind (to be born), meaning 'born of gold' or 'golden birth.'

Arlind is a modern Albanian name used widely in Albania and Kosovo. Its combination of the precious metal gold with the concept of birth expresses the idea that a child's arrival is the most golden event in a family's life.

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Phonetically, Arlind belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Albanian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Albanian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Arlind’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

199

Total births

Since 1994

2009

Peak

14 births

1994

First recorded

28 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Arlind has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.

First appeared: 1994Peak: 2009 (14 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Arlind
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	14	#10208	▼
2010s	74	#9261	▼
2000s	88	#6957	▲
1990s	23	#8599	—

The Story of Arlind

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2009, Arlind is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Arlind are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.

How rare is Arlind?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arlind is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 88 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Arlind by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(23 years, 1994–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Arlind
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	5	#12291	-4 (-44.4%)
2020	9	#8124	+3 (50.0%)
2018	6	#10868	-7 (-53.8%)
2017	13	#6354	+5 (62.5%)
2016	8	#8894	-5 (-38.5%)
2015	13	#6354	+4 (44.4%)
2014	9	#8190	+2 (28.6%)
2013	7	#9728	+1 (16.7%)
2012	6	#10896	-1 (-14.3%)
2011	7	#9682	+2 (40.0%)
2010	5	#12387	-9 (-64.3%)
2009	14	#6117	+2 (16.7%)
2008	12	#6789	+4 (50.0%)
2007	8	#8979	-5 (-38.5%)
2006	13	#6121	+1 (8.3%)
2005	12	#6250	-1 (-7.7%)
2003	13	#5583	+7 (116.7%)
2002	6	#9468	-4 (-40.0%)
2000	10	#6351	+4 (66.7%)
1999	6	#8781	0

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlind a boy's or girl's name?

Arlind is primarily a boy's name.

When was Arlind most popular?

Arlind reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 14 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Arlind?

Arlind is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 199 babies in the U.S. since 1994. Its peak was in 2009.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2021