Masculine dossier · first seen 1910
Arlin
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1935
Peak births
85
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1910Peak 19352025
Quick answers about Arlin
How many people are named Arlin?
An estimated 2,179 living Americans are named Arlin.
How rare is Arlin?
Arlin is very rare among babies today, with 46 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 45.9% from its 1935 peak.
How old is the typical Arlin?
The median age of a living American named Arlin is approximately 55 years, with most bearers falling between 20 and 73 years old.
Is Arlin still popular?
Yes — Arlin is currently rising in popularity, with 46 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1935
Decline from peak
45.9%
2025
46
All-time
4,072