Arlyn
Arlyn is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pledge, oath, or hare (depending on root derivative).
Origin and history
Arlyn is a given name of Celtic origin, often considered a modern variant of Arleen or derived from Gaelic roots meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'. It is used for both girls and boys in the United States, maintaining a modest but consistent presence in name records over the decades. Today, it offers parents a soft, traditional sound with a modern spelling option.
Popularity in the United States
2,344 babies in the United States have been named Arlyn since 1880. It ranks #3638 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- NY (10 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
- WI (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 48 |
| 1920-1930 | 137 |
| 1930-1940 | 171 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 491 |
| 2010-2019 | 442 |
| 2020-2029 | 247 |
Nicknames
Arlie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Arlyn functions both as a phonetic spelling of Arlene/Arleen and as a feminine variant of the masculine name Arlen.