Arlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #6788 in 2008 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 57 births ranking #2392. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 71.4%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 169,996 boys born was named Arlan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.