Arlene is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1632 in 2025 with 127 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 319 births ranking #679. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 57.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 12,656 girls born was named Arlene. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.