Arlet

Arlet - A very unique female name

Arlet appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #3515. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arlet and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arlet? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arlet. The baby girl name Arlet was given to 399 baby girls in 2025, ranking #648 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,267 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arlet peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 609.

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Arlet is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arlet is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #405 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #992.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arlet is where you live.

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Arlet origin and meaning

Uncertain — used in Spanish and Catalan naming

Uncertain — often explained as a variant of the French Arlette, but the link is not documented

Arlet is a name found in Spanish- and Catalan-speaking families whose origin has never been securely explained; the usual claim, that it is a form of Arlette, is plausible but unproven. It sat at very low levels in US data from 1990 until a sudden climb in the 2020s took it into the top 650.

Origin uncertain

Arlet is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Arlet, pop culture references for the name Arlet and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Arlet

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arlet, sorted by popularity.

Arleth / Arlette / Arlett / Arletta / Arletha / Arleta /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Arlet

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Arlet a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arlet?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ahr-LET · /ɑːrˈlɛt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arlette — The French name it is often said to derive from.
• Arleth — A similar rising name with a th ending.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents are picking Arlet for its crisp, tailored sound — short, unusual and romantic-language in feel, and rising fast.

Worth knowing

• Its origin story is genuinely unknown, it will be confused with Arlette, Arleth and even Harriet, and the sudden rise may prove a passing wave.