Meaning: Its source is a German expression meaning "Girl."

Popularity: The name Arleen ranked 1075th 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.