Arlo name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Arlo
Story and style
Arlo is a short name for boys.
For parents, Arlo is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank18th in 2025
Listed years11/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2015
StyleRising, Short
Length4 letters
More about Arlo
Background notes
What style of name is Arlo?
Arlo feels rising and short. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur, Archer, Archie and Henry: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Arlo ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Arlo has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 18th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 18th |
| 2024 | 23rd |
| 2023 | 21st |
| 2022 | 21st |
| 2021 | 21st |
| 2020 | 30th |
| 2019 | 29th |
| 2018 | 31st |
| 2017 | 41st |
| 2016 | 45th |
| 2015 | 91st |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |