Arlone
An old French name meaning "meadow near the hill".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Arlone. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arlone today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arlone births was 1924 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arlone. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Arlone is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Arlones were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arlone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1924
9 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,323
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Arlone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arlone from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 50 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Arlone remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arlone 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 Arlone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arlone
The name Arlone is an intriguing one, shrouded in mystery and antiquity. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic cultures that flourished across Europe, particularly in the regions that now encompass modern-day France and Britain. Linguists suggest that the name may have derived from the Proto-Celtic root "*ario-", meaning "noble" or "honorable," combined with a suffix that has been lost to the sands of time.
While the precise etymology remains elusive, scholars have uncovered tantalizing clues about the name's historical significance. One of the earliest recorded references to Arlone can be found in a fragmentary text from the 5th century AD, where it appears as the name of a minor Celtic chieftain who ruled over a small territory in what is now northern France. This fleeting mention hints at the name's enduring presence in the region during the turbulent years following the fall of the Roman Empire.
As the centuries rolled by, Arlone emerged as a favored name among the nobility and aristocracy of various European realms. In the 11th century, a nobleman named Arlone de Montfort was a prominent figure in the court of William the Conqueror, playing a pivotal role in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Records from this era suggest that Arlone was a name borne by many knights and lords, perhaps reflecting its connotations of nobility and valor.
The name resurfaced in the annals of history during the Renaissance, when an Italian scholar and humanist named Arlone Bruni (1370-1444) gained renown for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his efforts to revive the Latin language. Bruni's works were widely circulated and influential, helping to shape the intellectual landscape of the era.
In the realm of the arts, Arlone has been associated with several notable figures. Arlone de Rossi (1496-1564) was an Italian architect and sculptor who left an indelible mark on the city of Rome with his exquisite works, including the stunning Palazzo Spada. Centuries later, Arlone Gaultier (1858-1928), a French composer and violinist, gained acclaim for his virtuosic performances and his contributions to the development of the Impressionist movement in music.
The name Arlone has also found its way into the pages of literature, adorning the characters of various works. In the 19th century novel "The Mystery of Arlone Manor" by Wilkie Collins, the enigmatic Arlone is a central figure whose secrets and intrigues drive the plot, captivating readers with its atmospheric gothic undertones.
Throughout its long and winding journey, the name Arlone has carried with it a sense of mystery, nobility, and cultural richness, weaving its way through the tapestry of human history and leaving an indelible imprint on the collective consciousness of generations past.
People
Arlone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arlone as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arlone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arlone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arlone 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Arlone a common name?
We classify Arlone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 86 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arlone most popular?
The single biggest year for Arlone was 1924, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arlone is about 82 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 Arlone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arlone a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arlone in the SSA data are female. 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 Arlone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arlone 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 Arlone 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 many people have Arlone as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Arlone, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.