Boy nameCurrently #4,566 in the USRising
Arlington
//ˈɑɹlɪŋtən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19179 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Arlington's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Arlington's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Arlington |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 32 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1918 | 36 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1920 | 35 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 36 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 27 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Arlington through the decades
- Arlington peaked in 1917, when 44 babies were named Arlington in the US.
- The 2020s were Arlington's strongest decade, averaging 27 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Arlington has risen 160% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Arlington currently ranks #4,566 in the US and is on the rise.