Girl Name · Coinages Origin
Arlene
Arlene is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Coinages origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 500 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Arlene is a girl baby name of Coinages origin. It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arlene often also consider Arline.
Arlene meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arlene has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Coinages naming roots help connect Arlene to related Coinages baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arlene as A·R·L·E·N·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arlene is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Arlene variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arlenea, Arlenee, Arleney, Arlen.
- Nicknames: Arl and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arlene with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arlene middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arline, Arlyne, Arleen, Arlena, Arlen — full picks on the sibling names for Arlene guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arlene? Browse our names like Arlene guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arlene
What does the name Arlene mean?
Arlene has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arlene?
Arlene originates in Coinages naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Arlene?
Arlene has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arlene a boy's or girl's name?
Arlene is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arlene in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arlene sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Arlene?
Names that share Arlene's sound and style include Arline, Arlyne, Arleen, Arlena, Arlen.
What middle names pair well with Arlene?
Good middle-name fits for Arlene pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arlene is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arlene is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arlene?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlene share its rhythm without rhyming — Arline, Arlyne, Arleen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.