Arlon
Arlon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledge or oath, derived from the name Arlen or Celtic roots.
Origin and history
Arlon is a rare masculine given name of English and Celtic origin, often considered a modern spelling variant of Arlen. Historically uncommon in the United States, it maintains a unique and steady presence without being tied to a specific era.
Popularity in the United States
1,472 babies in the United States have been named Arlon since 1880. It ranks #3258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- TX (85 %)
- AL (15 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 247 |
| 1930-1940 | 280 |
| 1940-1950 | 236 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 129 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Fun facts
- Arlon shares roots with the traditional Irish-Gaelic name Arlen, which means pledge or promise.
- Arlon is also the name of a famous ancient town in the Wallonia region of Belgium.