Baby Name Popularity Profile

Ari

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Ari.

✦ Lion or eagle 🌍 Hebrew, German, Greek nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #393
All-Time Peak Rank #328 Achieved 2022
Total U.S. Births 20,592 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 67.9% Boy / 32.1% Girl Leans Male
First Recorded 1958 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,030 births in 2022
πŸ’‘ The Ari Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lion or eagle
Language Origin Hebrew, German, Greek
Origin Type multiple
Derived from Hebrew אֲרִי (ari) meaning 'lion'. It is also a short form of Germanic names containing the element *arn* meaning 'eagle', and a short form of Greek names like Aristotle.
Pronunciation: AH-ree
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium

πŸ“– The Story Behind Ari

According to SSA data, Ari achieved its highest historical rank of #328 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,030 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 4.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 68 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Ari across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +4.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,030 births in 2022
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 15 yrs
Registry Streak 68 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 22
1960s: 467
1970s: 1,259
1980s: 1,267
1990s: 1,667
2000s: 3,436
2010s: 7,111
2020s: 5,363

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-ri
Letter Count 3 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 0.2% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State New York
Top States New York, District of Columbia, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado
States with Data 47
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
New York #159 3,104 2025 +51.9% Growth
District of Columbia #97 176 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #518 119 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #328 322 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #294 409 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #232 917 2023 +51.9% Growth
Florida #295 1,081 2025 +47.7% Growth
Maryland #271 450 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #297 2,868 2022 +22.8% Growth
Washington #425 450 2021 37.0% Decline
Massachusetts #319 660 2023 34.6% Decline
Arizona #396 327 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #375 960 2023 17.6% Decline
Connecticut #220 213 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #448 327 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #452 369 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #577 1,196 2022 +1.9% Growth
Georgia #521 436 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #344 828 2017 +3.2% Growth
Michigan #602 553 2019 48.0% Decline
Utah #708 110 2020 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #781 382 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #788 203 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #457 470 2023 23.3% Decline
Indiana #584 239 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #460 195 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #675 182 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 12 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 14 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #700 93 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 20 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 67 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 32 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 17 2019 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #671 75 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 7 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #495 65 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #592 78 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 74 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 15 2010 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 11 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 56 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 21 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 12 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume

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