Arlette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arlette is a French name derived from the Germanic 'Harletta', meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'. The name has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages. It is associated with traits of charm and elegance, and it does not have a direct biblical relevance.
The name Arlette is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arlette has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arlette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2327th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1695th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1615th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2953rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3609th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1603rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1003rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arlette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arlette"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈlɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Arlette is derived from the Germanic name 'Harletta', which is a diminutive form of 'Harl', meaning 'army' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
oath, pledge
Language Evolution
Harletta, Arletta, Arlette
Historical Usage
Arlette gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has remained a recognizable name in French-speaking cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Arlet, Arletta, Arleth
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Arlette is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with creativity and sophistication.
Famous People
Arlette Laguiller, a French politician, Arlette M. R. D. de Ruyter, a Dutch writer
Explore More Arlette Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arlette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arlette"
"Arlette" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2327th of 9107 | 256 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1695th of 9204 | 415 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1615th of 12526 | 796 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2953rd of 19264 | 385 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3609th of 27321 | 436 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1603rd of 35406 | 2,027 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1003rd of 30306 | 3,193 |
Regional Popularity of "Arlette" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arlette" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
71.89% 1018th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
66.36% 1026th/1546 |
- | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
62.01% 1381st/2227 |
51.98% 1263rd/2430 |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
65.08% 1806th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
66.75% 2325th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
66.12% 2674th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
47.96% 2491st/5194 |
31.06% 1962nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.18% 2391st/4582 |
47.00% 2427th/5164 |
19.50% 1426th/7313 |
14.00% 1045th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.94% 1631st/3984 |
27.93% 1253rd/4487 |
14.07% 960th/6822 |
10.82% 679th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arlette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arlette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.