Girls name · California
Arlene in California
Arlene was the 1242nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 20 babies named Arlene that year. Since 1913, California families have named 12,506 babies Arlene.
Popularity over time
Arlene in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 11 | 191st |
| 1929 | 71 | 114th |
| 1945 | 142 | 124th |
| 1961 | 164 | 211th |
| 1977 | 109 | 261st |
| 1993 | 162 | 279th |
| 2009 | 79 | 512th |
| 2025 | 20 | 1242nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 191st in 1913 to 1242nd in 2025.
The most babies named Arlene in California in a single year was 238, in 1934. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1934.
Across the country, Arlene reached its best rank of 12th in North Dakota (1937). See Arlene in every state →
How popular is Arlene in California?
Arlene was the 1242nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 20 babies named Arlene that year. Since 1913, California families have named 12,506 babies Arlene.
How many babies are named Arlene in California?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Arlene in California. The most babies named Arlene in California in a single year was 238, in 1934.
What is the rank of Arlene in California?
Arlene ranked 1242nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1934.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.