Arlette

Arlette - A very unique female name

Arlette appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1646. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arlette and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arlette? 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 Arlette. The baby girl name Arlette was given to 565 baby girls in 2025, ranking #494 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,307 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arlette peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 494.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Arlette, 1-5?

Arlette is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arlette is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #235 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,476.

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 Arlette is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Arlette origin and meaning

French — origin disputed

Uncertain — proposed sources include a diminutive linked to the place Arles and Germanic name elements; none is proven

Arlette is a French name of the early 20th century whose roots are genuinely murky — name books offer Arles and Germanic guesses without proof. It is also the traditional name of William the Conqueror's mother in later histories (Herleva in the records). Quiet in the US for a century, it has suddenly risen to its peak in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Arlette is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Arlette

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

Arleth / Arlet / Arlett / Arletta / Arletha / Arleta /

---

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 Arlette

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 Arlette 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 Arlette?

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.

---

Pronunciation

ar-LET · /ɑrˈlɛt/

Around the world

• Arlette (French) — The original French form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arletta — -a ending variant.
• Arleta — Single-t variant.

Nicknames: ArlyLettie

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Arlette offers French vintage chic with a tailored -ette ending and almost no US footprint until now. Its sharp rise to a 2025 peak suggests tastemakers are pulling it from French film-era names.

Worth knowing

• Most Americans will meet it for the first time and may say ar-LEET or confuse it with Arlene and Scarlett.