boy name
Arlo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#148 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Arlo in the US, 1880–2025
Arlo first appears in US records in 1899. It peaked in 2024, when 2,490 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,443.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Arlo popular?
Near its peak Arlo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 13,151 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,789 | |
| 2000s | 695 | |
| 1990s | 211 | |
| 1980s | 254 | |
| 1970s | 376 | |
| 1960s | 134 | |
| 1950s | 282 | |
| 1940s | 422 | |
| 1930s | 688 | |
| 1920s | 726 | |
| 1910s | 477 | |
| 1900s | 35 | |
| 1890s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlo a boy or a girl name?
Arlo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Arlo a popular name right now?
Arlo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Arlo?
In 2025, Arlo ranked #148 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Arlo most popular?
Arlo was most popular in 2024, when about 2,490 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.