Arlene is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1166 in 2010 with 208 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 319 births ranking #679. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 31.1%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 8,545 girls born was named Arlene. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.