Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ari.
National Rank (2025)
#393
All-Time Peak Rank
#328 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
20,592
Unisex Distribution72.9% Boy / 27.1% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Ari Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ari scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+4.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,030Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
68Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-ri
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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