Arlo
Arlo is a well-established choice, ranked #15 in 2025. With 2,083 babies named Arlo in 2025, meeting another Arlo at school is a real possibility.
Spanish/English — Barberry tree; uncertain origin
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 one of the most popular names in the UK — yet even so, another Arlo turns up in only about 1 class in 9.
In the US it ranks even higher at #146, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Arlo
- Arlo Eisenberg — Arlo Eisenberg is an American aggressive inline skater who pioneered street skating.
- Arlo Bates — Arlo Bates was an American author, educator and newspaperman.
- Arlo Looking Cloud — Arlo Looking Cloud is a Native American former activist.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arlo
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arlo
Around 1 class in 9 has another Arlo
UK Popularity (1999–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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