
The short answer
Arlet is a feminine name used in Catalan. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Catalan form of Arlette." It ranked #642 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, catalan form of Arlette. The entry lists its usage as Catalan.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Arlet ranked #642 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #642 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arlet mean?
Behind the Name does not give Arlet a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: catalan form of Arlette.
Is Arlet a popular name?
Arlet ranked #642 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Arlet a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Arlet appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Arlet — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.