Ari
boy name#393 in 2025Ari entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #328 in 2022, ranks #393 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1958–2025
#393
rank today
#328
peak (2022)
808
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2557 |
| 1960s | #1163 |
| 1970s | #743 |
| 1980s | #809 |
| 1990s | #829 |
| 2000s | #651 |
| 2010s | #427 |
| 2020s | #366 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ari has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Ari are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ari is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ari in 2025?
- Ari ranks #393 among US boy names in 2025, with 808 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ari most popular?
- Ari peaked in 2022, reaching #328 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ari with classmates?
- Ari will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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