Arlo
Arlo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Fortified hill or unknown origin.
Origin and history
Arlo is a masculine name with obscure Germanic and Old English roots, often linked to place names meaning fortified hill. It experienced a notable revival in the United States in the 2010s and 2020s. Today, it is perceived as a stylish, modern-sounding classic.
Popularity in the United States
24,245 babies in the United States have been named Arlo since 1880. It ranks #753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #169.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- MN (5.3 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 477 |
| 1920-1930 | 726 |
| 1930-1940 | 688 |
| 1940-1950 | 422 |
| 1950-1960 | 282 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 376 |
| 1980-1990 | 254 |
| 1990-2000 | 211 |
| 2000-2010 | 695 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,789 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,151 |
Famous people named Arlo
- Arlo Guthrie: singer, musician
- Arlo Parks: singer, songwriter
Fun facts
- The name gained early literary visibility through Edmund Spenser's 16th-century epic poem The Faerie Queene, which referenced Arlo Hill.
- More than half of all U.S. births registered with the name Arlo since 1880 have occurred since 2020.