Arlette was the 270th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 600 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 | 600 |
| 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, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through the 2020s, Arlette is enjoying its best period yet. Now at its peak, it should keep rising.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp, Arlette carries a light French spirit. Etta makes a sweet short form, while Margot shares its style.
Nicknames
- Arlie
- Etta
- Letty
Honouring a Arlette in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arlette is about 1 in 109.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Arlette
- Arlette Laguiller (born 1940)French politician
- Arlette Contreras (born 1990)Peruvian lawyer and advocate for women's rights and domestic violence
- Arlette Farge (born 1941)French historian and teacher
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