Arlen
Arlen is making a comeback — from #916 in 2014 to #333 in 2017.
Note: Arlen hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 583 positions. Registrations grew from 1 to 4 (+300%).
Peak popularity: 2017 (4 registrations, ranked #333).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Arlen was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (4 babies)
In 2017: 4 babies named Arlen across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Arlen?
- Between 2014 and 2017, Arlen was registered for 6 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Arlen a popular name in Australia?
- Arlen has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #333 with 4 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.