Arlette
- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain
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What does Arlette mean?
Arlette means “Meaning uncertain”.
Arlette is a French form associated with Herleva, the name of William the Conqueror’s mother. The older name’s elements are not completely certain; an explanation connecting them with “army” and “legacy” has been proposed. Simple translations such as “noble” or “honor” conceal that uncertainty. Arlette’s established French history is firmer ground than any single decorative meaning.
The ending places Arlette alongside names such as Colette and Juliette, but its opening gives it a distinct sound. Lettie and Arlie offer different nickname possibilities, one emphasizing the ending and the other the beginning. Arlet and Portuguese Arlete are useful comparisons for families considering how the name will look across languages.
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How popular is Arlette?
United States · 2025Explore how often Arlette is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #494 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Arlette
- 600 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 16.1% More than 2024
Arlette over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #494 | 600 |
| 2024 | Girls | #584 | 517 |
| 2023 | Girls | #735 | 383 |
| 2022 | Girls | #800 | 352 |
| 2021 | Girls | #993 | 259 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,050 | 238 |
| 2019 | Girls | #965 | 272 |
| 2018 | Girls | #895 | 301 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,083 | 234 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,039 | 254 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,670 | 128 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,819 | 112 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- All (Germanic); other meanings depend on the name tradition
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Lainey
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Bright shining light
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