Arlett
How to say it: ar-LET · /ɑrˈlɛt/
French variant of Arlette, diminutive of Charlotte, 'free woman' - chic vintage revival.
Arlett was the 270th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 222 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 | 222 |
| 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
Emerging only in recent decades, Arlett found its height in the 2020s. More upward movement is anticipated ahead.
What goes with it
Sharp edges softened by liquid sounds give Arlett a crisp charm. Margaux offers a stylish counterpart.
Nicknames
- Arlie
- Lettie
Honouring a Arlett in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arlett is about 1 in 109.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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