Meaning:
Its source is a German expression meaning "Girl."
Alternative Spellings: Arlean, Arleen and Arlene
Popularity:
The name Arline ranked 892nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
This name was first mentioned in a 19th-century opera, The Bohemian Girl, by M.W. Balfe.