Arlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #6291 in 2003 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 57 births ranking #2392. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 179,570 boys born was named Arlan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.