Arlis
Arlis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledge, promise, or hare clearing.
Origin and history
Arlis is a rare masculine name traditionally considered a variant of Arlie or Arlo, or derived from a surname meaning 'hare clearing' or 'pledge'. It experienced modest usage in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains an uncommon choice today. Its crisp, two-syllable sound gives it a vintage Midwestern or Southern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,972 babies in the United States have been named Arlis since 1880. It ranks #2896 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- AR (36.2 %)
- KY (27.5 %)
- TX (17.7 %)
- OK (12.4 %)
- TN (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 147 |
| 1920-1930 | 348 |
| 1930-1940 | 388 |
| 1940-1950 | 314 |
| 1950-1960 | 194 |
| 1960-1970 | 126 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Arlis
- Arlis Perry: Historical figure
Fun facts
- Arlis originally developed as a regional surname before being adopted as a given name in North America.
- The name reached its highest relative popularity in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.