A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Arlon since 1912
Babies named Arlon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 87 |
| 1920s | 247 |
| 1930s | 280 |
| 1940s | 236 |
| 1950s | 205 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Arlon is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, part of a wave of invented names with an -on ending fashionable in the early 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1933, and after a long decline, it has been rising again since 2007. In the latest year with data, 2025, its rank is 5608, with about 1 in every 106,755 male births receiving the name. Arlon’s trajectory suggests a modest revival, though it remains uncommon. Its origins are uncertain, likely a modern coinage, and it has no recorded use in top states.
Arlon first appeared in U.S. birth records around 1912, during a period when invented names ending in -on were fashionable. It may have been modeled on names like Arlen or Arlin, which themselves are of varied and debated origins. There is no clear historical derivation, and it does not appear in traditional naming sources.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arly
Sibling names for Arlon
Names that share Arlon's style, for a brother or sister.
