The nameArlo
Arlo is a short boy's name of uncertain origin. Rare until recently, it has entered the top 20 in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Uncertain; used in English since the 20th century
Meaning
The origin of Arlo is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Harlow, an English place name, or to the Italian Carlo.
Origin
Uncertain; used in English since the 20th century.
History
The folk singer Arlo Guthrie, son of Woody Guthrie, made the name known. In England and Wales Arlo reached 14th place in 2023, and in the United States its best rank so far was 146th in 2024.
Did you know?
- Arlo Guthrie's song Alice's Restaurant (1967) runs for more than eighteen minutes.
Famous people named Arlo
- Arlo Guthrie, folk singer
- Arlo Parks, singer
Popularity of the name Arlo
Arlo in the United States
Arlo was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 11,159 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Arlo. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Arlo in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,232 births a year on average, against 1,102 in the five years before.
Arlo in the United Kingdom
Arlo was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 13,980 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Arlo. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Arlo in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,383 births a year on average, against 1,746 in the five years before.
Arlo in Ireland
Sibling names for Arlo
Names from the same generation as Arlo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arlo mean?
The origin of Arlo is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Harlow, an English place name, or to the Italian Carlo.
What is the origin of the name Arlo?
Uncertain; used in English since the 20th century.
Is Arlo a girl's or a boy's name?
Arlo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Arlo?
In 2024, Arlo was the 146th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,481 births.
What are good sibling names for Arlo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Margot, Freya, Millie and Ophelia for a sister, Zayn, Waylon, Theo and Adriel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Arlo?
Arlo Guthrie, folk singer; Arlo Parks, singer.