Arlene is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #849 in 2003 with 285 recorded births. This places Arlene in the top 5% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 319 births ranking #679. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 6,411 girls born was named Arlene. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.