Will my child share the name Arlen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 44 UK babies named Arlen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arlen in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arlen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arlen is rising: up 158 places since 2020, to #763 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #641 in 2021.

Is Arlen a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arlen is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Arlen?

Notable people named Arlen include: Arlen Konwar and Albert Arlen.

Is Arlen a popular baby name in the United States?

Arlen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Arlen is a distinctive choice, ranked #763 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arlen in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#763

About the Name Arlen

Arlen has held its ground, ranked #763 in 2025 and never far from its best of #641 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Arlen is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arlen in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Arlen

Arlen Konwar — Arlen Konwar is an Indian cricketer from Assam.
Betty Arlen — Betty Arlen was an American actress and dancer best known for her being selected as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1925.
Arlen Specter — Arlen Specter was an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2011.

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