Arlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4855 in 2010 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 57 births ranking #2392. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 171.4%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 100,969 boys born was named Arlan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.