Baby Name Popularity Profile

Ariel

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

✦ Lion of God 🌍 Hebrew biblical spiritual
National Rank (2025) #558
All-Time Peak Rank #360 Achieved 1991
Total U.S. Births 21,968 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 22.4% Boy / 77.6% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1913 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 666 births in 1991
πŸ’‘ The Ariel Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lion of God
Language Origin Hebrew
Origin Type single
Derived from Hebrew ΧΦ²Χ¨Φ΄Χ™ΧΦ΅Χœ (Ari'el) meaning 'lion of God'. In the Old Testament, Ariel is used as another name for Jerusalem.
Common Nicknames
Ari Riel
Pronunciation: AR-ee-el
Themes & Categories
biblical spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Ariel

According to SSA data, Ariel achieved its highest historical rank of #360 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1991 with 666 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 17.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 78 consecutive years.

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

Registration footprint of Ariel across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +17.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 666 births in 1991
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 16 yrs
Registry Streak 78 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 45
1920s: 80
1930s: 53
1940s: 45
1950s: 125
1960s: 445
1970s: 1,479
1980s: 2,977
1990s: 4,662
2000s: 4,495
2010s: 4,342
2020s: 3,220

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ar-i-el
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% 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, Florida, Arizona, New Jersey, California
States with Data 38
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
New York #351 4,615 1991 12.3% Decline
Florida #516 1,694 1991 8.1% Decline
Arizona #288 546 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #302 1,204 1990 Insufficient historical volume
California #453 3,774 2016 27.1% Decline
Nevada #243 115 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #398 2,613 2024 +2.3% Growth
Maryland #476 363 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #469 572 1991 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #362 104 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #539 225 2017 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 81 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #471 833 1991 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #384 165 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #448 239 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #615 108 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #978 269 2007 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #571 312 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #650 298 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #597 73 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #664 359 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 77 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #437 30 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #849 80 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 25 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 11 2006 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 37 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 33 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #622 50 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 39 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 21 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #805 85 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #772 33 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 5 1983 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 47 1985 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 16 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 21 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 11 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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