Ariel
boy name#558 in 2025Ariel entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #360 in 1991, ranks #558 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1913–2025
#558
rank today
#360
peak (1991)
533
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2863 |
| 1920s | #2799 |
| 1930s | #2672 |
| 1940s | #2887 |
| 1950s | #2484 |
| 1960s | #1248 |
| 1970s | #702 |
| 1980s | #510 |
| 1990s | #468 |
| 2000s | #537 |
| 2010s | #622 |
| 2020s | #547 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ariel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 21,000 people named Ariel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ariel alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ariel in 2025?
- Ariel ranks #558 among US boy names in 2025, with 533 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ariel most popular?
- Ariel peaked in 1991, reaching #360 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ariel with classmates?
- Ariel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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