Arlind
A masculine Albanian name meaning "brave lion".
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Arlind. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arlind today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arlind births was 2009 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arlind. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Arlind with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2009
14 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,291
Tracked since 1994
Census
Arlind in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 305 people with the first name Arlind, which placed it at #29,174 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,174
National first-name rank
People counted
305
305 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
96.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arlind
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Arlind is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.3%) and Black (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Arlind described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Arlind at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7% · 295
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
Popularity
Arlind: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arlind from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 88 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arlind by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arlind during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arlinds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Arlind
The given name Arlind finds its origins in the Albanian language and culture. It is a masculine name that is believed to have derived from the old Albanian word "arlind," which means "golden eagle." The name's roots can be traced back to the ancient Illyrian tribes that inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula during the classical antiquity period.
In Albanian folklore and mythology, the golden eagle holds a significant symbolic meaning, representing strength, courage, and freedom. The name Arlind was likely given to newborn boys as a way to bestow upon them the virtues associated with this majestic bird of prey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arlind can be found in the "Kanun of Lekë Dukagjini," a set of traditional Albanian customary laws and social norms that date back to the 15th century. This ancient code mentions the name Arlind, indicating its use among Albanian communities during the medieval period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arlind. One such figure was Arlind Dine (1919-1997), an Albanian writer, and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Albanian literature. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Arlind Berbatovci (1962-2018), a Kosovar Albanian politician who served as the Minister of Education, Science, and Technology in the government of Kosovo. He was instrumental in shaping the country's educational policies after its declaration of independence in 2008.
In the world of sports, Arlind Ajeti (born 1993) is a Swiss professional footballer of Albanian descent who currently plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. He has also represented the Swiss national team at various youth levels.
Arlind Qori (born 1978) is an Albanian film and theater actor known for his roles in several critically acclaimed productions. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the performing arts in Albania.
Lastly, Arlind Lila (born 1970) is an Albanian poet, essayist, and translator. His works have been widely translated and published in various languages, earning him international recognition as one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Albanian literature.
People
Arlind + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arlind as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arlind: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arlind?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arlind going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Arlind a common name?
We classify Arlind as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arlind most popular?
The single biggest year for Arlind was 2009, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arlind is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Arlind in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 305 people with the name Arlind, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,174 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Arlind in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Arlind?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Arlind appears almost entirely male. Of the 308 people counted with this name, 99.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Arlind?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Arlind is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.3%) and Black (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Arlind most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Arlind in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (295 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arlind in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arlind a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arlind in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arlind still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arlind in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arlind can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Arlind?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.