Arlett

Arlett - A very unique female name

Arlett appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #3479. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arlett and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arlett? 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 Arlett. The baby girl name Arlett was given to 158 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1130 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,250 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arlett peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1130.

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Arlett is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arlett is currently topping the baby name charts in Oregon at position #437 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,336.

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 Arlett is where you live.

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Arlett origin and meaning

French — clipped form of Arlette, derivation disputed

Uncertain — Arlett is a shortened form of Arlette, a French name whose own origin is disputed (sometimes linked to the Norman name Herleva, sometimes to Germanic elements)

Arlette has a long history in France, but Arlett, the clipped form, is a newcomer in US data, first recorded in 1997. It has climbed very fast — from outside the top 2,500 in 2020 to its peak in 2025 — largely in Spanish-speaking families drawn to its neat, modern cut.

Origin uncertain

Arlett is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Arlett

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

Arleth / Arlette / Arlet / 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 Arlett

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 Arlett 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 Arlett?

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

ar-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 full French form; a separate entry.
• Arlet — A single-t spelling variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Arlett feels crisp and contemporary — a French classic trimmed to a sharper silhouette. Its steep recent rise makes it one of the fastest-moving names in this range.

Worth knowing

• Will be constantly expanded to Arlette or corrected to Scarlett.
• Its history is genuinely murky; sites claiming a firm meaning for it are guessing.