Pledge or oath
Arlene is an American-coined name that likely originated as a feminine diminutive of Arline. It is often associated with the Irish name Eibhlín or the Germanic root meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'.
Less common today
Arlene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #616 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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