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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Arlo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Arllo|Arloe
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Arlo

◈

AR-loh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#146
→ Stable
Boy
#146
Popularity score: 50
→ Stable
Peak
#146 in 2024
5yr
+12 ranks
Velocity
+12
Birth frequency
6.9 per 10,000 births
Girl
#2244
Popularity score: 22
↓ Fading
Peak
#1983 in 2023
5yr
-261 ranks
Velocity
-261
Birth frequency
2.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #146 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Arlo

Popularity score: 50  ·  SSA Rank: #146

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2244 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Arlo

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2244

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+12 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernCoolStrongTrendingGender-neutral
Character
adventurous spiritindependent thinkercreative energyloyal heartfree-spirited nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Arlos

authenticintrospectiveartisticvulnerableinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Arlo is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #146 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +12 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#146 · niche
Arlo at a Glance
Meaning:Descendant of the warrior or nobleman. Derived from Aed (fire) or related to the Old Irish name Arlen, conveying strength and leadership.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#146 in 2024
5yr change:+12 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #146 · Girl #2244
Notable bearers
Arlo Guthrie
Folk singer-songwriter
Arlo Parks
British singer and songwriter
Similar Sound
Arlow◈Rowan◈Roan◈OrloRoloArrow◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Caspian◈Finn◈Beckett◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlo
Wren◈Hazel◈IvyRowan◈Stellan◈Beckett◈PhoebeSage◈
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Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Arlo illustration
Name Intelligence
Arlo · Overview
Summary

Arlo is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #146 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 9/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Arlo carries a cool, grounded, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
arlo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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