Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Arlo.
National Rank (2025)
#148
All-Time Peak Rank
#146 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
24,245
Unisex Distribution96.5% Boy / 3.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Arlo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Arlo
According to SSA data, Arlo achieved its highest historical rank of #146 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 2,490 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 321.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Arlo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+321.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,490Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:5
1900s:35
1910s:477
1920s:726
1930s:688
1940s:422
1950s:282
1960s:134
1970s:376
1980s:254
1990s:211
2000s:695
2010s:6,789
2020s:13,151
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAr-lo
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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