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Arlington

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-ling-tən /ˈɑr.lɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'the settlement of Aerel's people'; a famed Virginia placeLow

In 30 seconds: Stately and distinguished: Arlington is the English place-name (and famed Virginia town). Refined, bold, and patriotic (nickname Arlo).
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'the settlement of Aerel's people'; a famed Virginia place
U.S. rank (2025)#5628 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,586

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arlington comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English, 'the settlement of Aerel's (or Eorla's) people'. Borne by the Virginia county and Arlington National Cemetery, it's a stately, distinguished name with the nickname Arlo.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Aerel's-people's-settlement at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Arlington — the Virginia county and national cemetery — comes from an English place-name, 'the settlement of Aerel's people'; stately, with the friendly nickname Arlo.
Overall data confidence 62%
Place-name references — Arlington — etymology

Variations

ArloArlington

Nicknames

ArloArl

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If you like Arlington…

Arlo— the built-in nickname
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Wellington— a companion -ington name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlington mean?

Arlington is an English place-name, 'the settlement of Aerel's people'.

How do you pronounce Arlington?

It's said AR-ling-tən /ˈɑr.lɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arlington a boy or girl name?

Arlington is a boy's name.

How popular is Arlington?

Arlington is a rare name in the U.S.

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