Boy · #5,772 in 2026

Arlester

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

Current Rank

#5,772

Peak Rank

#2,327 (1948)

Total Babies

188

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1978

Last Year

1948

Peak Year

#2327

Peak Rank

188

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arlester

Arlester first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1948, when 11 Arlesters were born — ranking #2,327 that year. As of 2026, Arlester ranks #5,772 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 188 Arlesters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Arlester

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

Arrester
Allister
Alister
Arlette
Alastor
Arletta
Alcester
Rsr
Molester
Crestor
Prester
Molestar

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlester

What does the name Arlester mean?

Arlester is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arlester in 2026?

In 2026, Arlester ranks #5,772 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Arlester most popular?

Arlester reached its peak popularity in 1948, ranking #2,327 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Arlester a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arlester?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arlester include Remijio, Conny, Benuel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arlester

Arlester is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 188 births in the dataset. Arlester's peak popularity came in 1948 when it ranked #2,327. Use the chart and map above to compare Arlester'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.