US Popularity:4767
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man; Noble warrior
Arlin is a boy’s name of German origin that comes from the masculine moniker Arlen, meaning “free man” or “noble warrior.” A big name for a little person, Arlin will inspire baby to lead an honorable life—one in which they keep their pledges and show kindness freely. Dating back to Anglo-Saxon England, Arlin is also a great choice if you want to pay homage to your British heritage. Its sister name, Arline, most famously appears in the 1922 Romantic opera The Bohemian Girl.
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Arlin Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Arlin is currently #3322 on The Bump
Boy:Arlin is currently #1073 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Arlin is currently #4767 in U.S. births
Boy:Arlin is currently #1420 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4767
in 2022
+ 814
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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