Arloh
A diminutive of the French name Arlette meaning "little thorn".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Arloh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arloh today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arloh births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arloh. 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 Arloh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arloh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,449
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Arloh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arloh 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 Arloh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arloh
The given name Arloh has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "arlo," which translates to "strong" or "powerful." This suggests that Arloh may have been a name bestowed upon individuals who exhibited traits of strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arloh can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 6th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the ancient city of Veii, which was once a prominent Etruscan settlement located near modern-day Rome. The inscription appears to be a dedicatory offering to a deity, and it mentions an individual named Arloh, who may have been a prominent figure in the community at the time.
Throughout the centuries, the name Arloh has been associated with various historical figures, although records are scarce. One notable individual was Arloh of Clusium, a military leader from the Etruscan city of Clusium who is believed to have lived in the 5th century BCE. According to ancient Roman accounts, Arloh led the defense of Clusium against the invading forces of the Roman Republic.
In the 3rd century BCE, there is a mention of an Etruscan philosopher named Arloh the Wise, who is said to have authored several treatises on the nature of the universe and the human condition. Unfortunately, none of these works have survived to the present day, but they were referenced by later Roman scholars.
During the Roman Imperial period, a wealthy merchant and landowner named Arloh Valerius is recorded as having lived in the city of Pompeii. His name is inscribed on several artifacts and wall paintings discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, suggesting that he was a prominent figure in the city before its destruction in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Another notable figure named Arloh was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century CE. According to early Christian accounts, Arloh was a Roman soldier who converted to Christianity and was subsequently executed for his beliefs during the reign of the Emperor Decius. His martyrdom is celebrated in various early Christian texts and martyrologies.
While the name Arloh may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its ancient Etruscan roots and the historical figures associated with it serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this powerful and resilient name.
People
Arloh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arloh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arloh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arloh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arloh 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Arloh a common name?
We classify Arloh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arloh most popular?
The single biggest year for Arloh was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arloh is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Arloh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arloh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arloh 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 Arloh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arloh 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 Arloh 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Arloh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.