Arlo

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
22,607 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
2,564 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Arlo is a name of Old English origin, meaning 'fortified hill'. Over time, it evolved from historical forms like Earl to its current form. The name has no biblical relevance and saw a rise in popularity in the 20th century, becoming trendy in recent years. It is often associated with creativity and individuality.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈɑːrloʊ/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Arlo is believed to derive from Old English roots, potentially meaning 'army hill' or 'fortified hill'. It may also be linked to a place name in England.

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Meaning

fortified hill

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Language Evolution

Earl, Arlo

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Historical Usage

Arlo gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and has been used more widely since the 21st century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Arlow, Arlo

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Arlo is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Arlo Guthrie, Arlo Davy, Arlo White

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,564 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Oregon

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Alternative Spellings & Similar Sounds (2 Variations)

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 828th of 7545 1,068
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 797th of 6773 1,139
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1536th of 7552 494
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1645th of 10718 465
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2717th of 16616 358
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1542nd of 24088 1,445
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 257th of 23106 16,806
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 7034th of 9204 17
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 21432nd of 35406 33
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2716th of 30306 768

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
30.01%
425th/1416
- 84.53%
2000th/2366
73.29%
837th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
27.17%
420th/1546
78.86%
1227th/1556
95.07%
2237th/2353
52.81%
817th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
41.72%
929th/2227
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 63.82%
2223rd/3483
- 36.52%
1477th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
64.56%
2379th/3685
- - 49.75%
3143rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
28.59%
1310th/4582
29.12%
1504th/5164
33.63%
2459th/7313
14.18%
1058th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
4.74%
189th/3984
5.71%
256th/4487
5.22%
356th/6822
3.63%
228th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
63.40%
2526th/3984
58.75%
2636th/4487
49.79%
3397th/6822
34.23%
2148th/6276

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Oregon across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 828th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 797th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1536th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1645th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2717th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1542nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 257th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21432nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2716th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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