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Arleen

Girl name · 36 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arleen: 36 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1977.

Arleen is a name that emerged as a modern combination of Arlene and Eileen, drawing from Irish roots where Eileen itself is a form of the classic Evelyn. The name is often associated with the Gaelic derivation meaning "pledge" or "oath." Perhaps its most famous bearer was the immensely popular actress Arleen Whelan (1914–1993), a leading lady in 1940s Hollywood films. Culturally, the name found a unique place in the world of comic book fandom, as actress Arleen Sorkin provided the iconic voice for Harley Quinn in the 1990s Batman animated series. While the name Liam shares a distant, unrelated Gaelic root meaning "helmet of will," Arleen itself remains a relatively uncommon choice in modern Scottish naming, evoking a mid-century charm.

Girl 7 of 52 years

Peak year
19777 babies
Latest (1991)
#6343 babies
Total births
36since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1977 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).