Arline
Arline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man or pledge.
Origin and history
Arline is a classic female name of Germanic origin, likely derived as a variant of Arlene or Charlene, meaning 'free man' or 'pledge'. Popular in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, its usage has become quite rare in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
17,590 babies in the United States have been named Arline since 1880. It ranks #1148 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2075.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.1 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- MA (7.8 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 42 |
| 1890-1900 | 265 |
| 1900-1910 | 620 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,125 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,829 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,024 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,866 |
| 1950-1960 | 709 |
| 1960-1970 | 414 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 167 |
| 2000-2010 | 166 |
| 2010-2019 | 69 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Arline
- Arline Judge: Actress
- Arline Fisch: Artist, Jeweler
Nicknames
Arlie, Lena
Fun facts
- Arline experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
- It developed as a alternative spelling to Arlene, which was popularized by the 19th-century opera 'The Bohemian Girl'.