The name Arlington is a girl's name of English origin meaning "noble's town".

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With Arley, Arlo, Remington, and Kensington on the rise, Arlington might also start to appeal. The surname style name could make a patriotic choice for those in the US, evoking Arlington National Cemetery, which is maintained by the military and considered the most hallowed ground in the States. Given to 7 girls and 22 boys in a recent count, it is currently a rare option. 
 
The name itself comes from the Anglo-Saxon period, made up of the element -ton meaning "town" or "settlement", combined with Arling which likely denotes a given name (such as Aelfred or Aelffirth) or refers to someone of noble birth.

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The name Arlington peaked for girls at #7682 in 2023. Arlington is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Arlington is a boy's name of English origin meaning "the noble's town".

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Similar in sound to Arlo, Remington, and Arthur, this surname style and place name could make a patriotic choice in the US, with its connections to Arlington National Cemetery. Given to 7 girls and 22 boys in a recent year, it is making moves up the charts, albeit small ones.
 
The name itself comes from the Anglo-Saxon period, made up of the element -ton meaning "town" or "settlement", combined with Arling which likely denotes a given name (such as Aelfred or Aelffirth) or refers to someone of noble birth.

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The name Arlington is currently ranked #981 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #706 in 1884. It is currently rising in popularity. Arlington is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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