What is the origin of the name Arlin?

Arlin is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Arlin?

Arlin is currently ranked #10324 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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UnisexIrish

Arlin

AHR-lin

Popularity

#10324

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,832

Peak Year

#85 in 1935

First Recorded

1910

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Likely a variant of Arlen, potentially meaning "pledge" in Irish or "eagle land" in Old English.

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Arl Lin

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Arl Lin

Spelling Variations

Arlen

Similar Names

Owen Eamon Cillian Ronan

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentReliableKind

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