Unisex · #6,750 in 2026

Arlynn

Current Rank
#6,750
Peak Rank
#2,701 (2018)
Total Babies
618
5-Yr Trend
-7%
👧 Girl peak #2,701 (618 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,628 (61 total)
👧As Girl Name
1917
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#2701
Peak Rank
618
Total Count
59
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1921
First Year
1959
Last Year
1936
Peak Year
#2628
Peak Rank
61
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Arlynn

As a girl name

Arlynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1917, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 25 Arlynns were born — ranking #5,150 that year. As of 2026, Arlynn ranks #6,750 for girls with 16 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 618 Arlynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Arlynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1921, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 8 Arlynns were born — ranking #2,628 that year. As of 2026, Arlynn ranks #3,989 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Arlynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Arlynn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlynn

What does the name Arlynn mean?
Arlynn is a girl'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 Arlynn in 2026?
In 2026, Arlynn ranks #6,750 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Arlynn most popular?
Arlynn reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #2,701 that year with 25 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Arlynn most popular?
Arlynn has historically been most popular in North Carolina, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arlynn.
Is Arlynn a unisex name?
Yes — Arlynn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Arlynns assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Arlynn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arlynn include Alley, Charleene, Carlon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arlynn

Arlynn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 618 births in the dataset. Arlynn's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #2,701. Use the chart and map above to compare Arlynn'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.