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Arlyne

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How to Pronounce Arlyne

Pronounced ar-LEEN /ɑrˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: Arlyne is a variant spelling of Arlene, a name of uncertain origin variously linked to a short form of Charlene or Marlene, to the Irish, or to a Germanic root meaning 'pledge, oath.' The -yne spelling gives the 1920s favorite a decorative twist.Low

In 30 seconds: Arlyne respells Arlene, a name of uncertain roots (said 'ar-LEEN'). A stylish early-1900s variant.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningArlyne is a variant spelling of Arlene, a name of uncertain origin variously linked to a short form of Charlene or Marlene, to the Irish, or to a Germanic root meaning 'pledge, oath.' The -yne spelling gives the 1920s favorite a decorative twist.
U.S. rank (2018)#8672 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,469

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119112018

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

Arlyne is a spelling of Arlene, whose origin is genuinely uncertain, most often tied to Charlene or Marlene or to a root meaning 'pledge.' It appeared in American use in the early twentieth century and peaked around 1921.

An Arlyne from the peak would be past a hundred today. Arlene itself is deeply vintage now, and this decorative spelling reads as a period flourish rather than a revival candidate; its origin remains uncertain, which we note.

Did you know? Arlyne is one of several ornamental spellings — beside Arline and Arleen — that families gave the popular Arlene in the years around 1920.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Arlyne — Variant of Arlene; origin uncertain

Variations

ArleneArlineArleen

Nicknames

ArlieLynn

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If you like Arlyne…

Arlene— the standard spelling of the same name
Arline— a like decorative spelling of the era
Charlene— a possible parent name behind Arlene
Darlene— a like -lene vintage girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlyne mean?

Arlyne is a spelling of Arlene, a name of uncertain origin often linked to Charlene or to 'pledge.'

How do you pronounce Arlyne?

It's said ar-LEEN /ɑrˈliːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arlyne a boy or girl name?

Arlyne is used as a girl's name, a spelling of Arlene.

How popular is Arlyne?

Arlyne was a decorative early-twentieth-century spelling that peaked around nineteen-twenty-one and has been rare since.

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