Arlet
How to say it: ar-LET · /ɑrˈlɛt/
Variant of Arlette, an Old French/Germanic name possibly meaning 'eagle' or of uncertain Frankish origin.
Arlet was the 270th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 450 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 6.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #107 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #270 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 450 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,606 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #107 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks the strongest moment yet for Arlet, with the 2020s as its peak decade. Growth looks likely to continue from here.
What goes with it
Crisp at the end and soft at the start, Arlet moves in two clear beats. Margot pairs nicely alongside it.
Nicknames
- Arli
- Art
Honouring a Arlet in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arlet is about 1 in 109.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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