Girl · #14,501 in 2026

Arilene

Name: Popularity of the name Arilene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arilene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,501

Peak Rank

#7,512 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2005

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#7512

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arilene

Arilene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 11 Arilenes were born — ranking #7,512 that year. As of 2026, Arilene ranks #14,501 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Arilenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Arilene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arilene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arlene
Abilene
Acrolein
Krylon
Irelan
Arleen
Oriley
Arian
Marylin
Karolyn
Aniline
Marylyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arilene

What does the name Arilene mean?

Arilene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arilene in 2026?

In 2026, Arilene ranks #14,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Arilene most popular?

Arilene reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #7,512 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Arilene most popular?

Arilene has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arilene.

Is Arilene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arilene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Arilene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arilene include Jacqulyne, Destry, Kathleena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arilene

Arilene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Arilene's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #7,512. Use the chart and map above to compare Arilene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.