Arlington
Arlington is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement connected with Aelfric.
Origin and history
Arlington is an English place name and surname derived from Old English location names, often meaning 'settlement associated with Aelfric'. In the United States, it is widely recognized due to Arlington National Cemetery and various American cities. As a given name, it remains rare, appealing to parents who favor distinguished, surname-derived place names.
Popularity in the United States
1,586 babies in the United States have been named Arlington since 1880. It ranks #3165 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- PA (79.8 %)
- NY (20.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 42 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 244 |
| 1920-1930 | 261 |
| 1930-1940 | 181 |
| 1940-1950 | 146 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 62 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 114 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Arlington
- Arlington V. Allen: Politician
Nicknames
Arlie, Arlo
Fun facts
- The name is famous worldwide due to Arlington National Cemetery and several major U.S. cities.
- It traces back to several Old English villages originally named 'Aelfric-tun'.