Boy · #3,355 in 2026

Arlander

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

Current Rank

#3,355

Peak Rank

#3,532 (1922)

Total Babies

125

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1961

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3532

Peak Rank

125

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arlander

Arlander first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 7 Arlanders were born — ranking #3,532 that year. As of 2026, Arlander ranks #3,355 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Arlanders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Arlander

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

Irelander
Olander
Arland
Arlinda
Allender
Orland
Norlander
Ireland
Islander
Oberlander
Garland
Colander

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlander

What does the name Arlander mean?

Arlander is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arlander in 2026?

In 2026, Arlander ranks #3,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Arlander most popular?

Arlander reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,532 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Arlander a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arlander?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arlander include Lela, Romanus, Daily. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arlander

Arlander is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Arlander's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Arlander'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.