Arlen is a distinctive choice, ranked #898 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arlen in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#898
About the Name Arlen
Arlen is holding steady in the rankings at #898. It reached its peak of #641 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Arlen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arlen
Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Arlen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arlen in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Arlen has held a stable position around #898 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #641 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
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.
Notable people named Arlen include: Arlen Konwar — Arlen Konwar is an Indian cricketer from Assam.; Albert Arlen — Albert Arlen AM was a Turkish Australian pianist, composer, actor and playwright..
Arlen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Arlens in the wild.
35
UK babies named Arlen (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arlen
Likely around 1 other Arlen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Arlen
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Albert Arlen AM was a Turkish Australian pianist, composer, actor and playwright. He is best known for his musical The Sentimental Bloke (to the poetry of C.
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