An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.
Arlyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of German origin, a feminine variant of Arlen or a blend of Arla and -lyn, from the Germanic arn meaning 'eagle' — the majestic bird of strength and freedom.
Arlyn has the sleek, modern feel of a name that's been trimmed to its essential syllables — two clean beats with an open A beginning and a soft -lyn ending. It sits naturally alongside Harlyn, Carlyn, and Darlyn in the modern -lyn landscape.
Arlyn was #2891 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3507, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 211 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 442 | — |
| 2000s | 491 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 257 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 129 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 93 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 85 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 115 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 129 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 171 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 137 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 48 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | #3507 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3842 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3279 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4519 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3182 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3933 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3794 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3396 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3933 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3537 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4189 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3083 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3047 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3554 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3210 |
| 2009 | 53 | #3163 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3059 |
| 2007 | 59 | #3002 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3418 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3593 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Arlyn is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 2,165 recorded births since 1912.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1914–2024) · Methodology