Arlo is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arlo in their class.
Origin & Meaning
Spanish/English — Barberry tree; uncertain origin
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
US Rank #146
About the Name Arlo
Arlo is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 948 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #141 in 2014 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
The name carries Spanish/English roots, where it means "Barberry tree; uncertain origin". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Arlo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #146, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arlo
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Arlo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arlo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Arlo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 948 places over the last five years to #1895 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
The name Arlo has Spanish/English origins and means "Barberry tree; uncertain origin". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Arlo include: Arlo Eisenberg — Arlo Eisenberg is an American aggressive inline skater who pioneered street skating.; Arlo Looking Cloud — Arlo Looking Cloud is a Native American former activist..
Arlo appears in the US top 500 at #146 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
15
UK babies named Arlo (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 948 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arlo
Likely around 1 other Arlo in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Arlo
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Arlo Eisenberg is an American aggressive inline skater who pioneered street skating. He is considered by many to be an important innovator of the aggressive skating industry.
Arlo Looking Cloud is a Native American former activist. He is best known for his involvement in the murder of fellow American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Aquash.