Eagle wood or pledge
Arlin is a name with multiple potential roots, most commonly associated with the Gaelic word for 'pledge' or the Germanic elements for 'eagle'. It is often considered a variant of Arlen or Arline and has a history of use as both a surname and a given name.
Less common today
Arlin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,426 in 2024.
Prominent American federal judge
Biographer and literary scholar
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
