Arlene is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1314 in 2011 with 179 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 319 births ranking #679. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 9,826 girls born was named Arlene. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.