Baby Name Popularity Profile

Aries

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

✦ Ram 🌍 Latin mythological
National Rank (2025) #661
All-Time Peak Rank #661 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 4,755 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 70.2% Boy / 29.8% Girl Leans Male
First Recorded 1970 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 417 births in 2025
💡 The Aries Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Ram
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Latin word 'aries' meaning 'ram'. It is also the name of a constellation and the first astrological sign of the zodiac, associated with the Roman god of war.
Pronunciation: AIR-eez
Themes & Categories
mythological
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Aries

According to SSA data, Aries achieved its highest historical rank of #661 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 417 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 169.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 45 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Aries across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +169.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 417 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 45 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
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: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 103
1980s: 97
1990s: 268
2000s: 820
2010s: 1,559
2020s: 1,908

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ar-ies
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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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Florida
States with Data 35
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #392 42 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #465 104 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #632 485 2024 +77.8% Growth
New Mexico Unranked 32 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #544 194 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #669 545 2025 +32.3% Growth
Washington #906 79 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #623 106 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #470 185 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #469 45 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #626 42 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #573 115 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #459 159 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #572 135 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 47 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #675 57 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #799 193 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #712 66 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #569 40 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #653 47 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #478 19 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #688 40 2013 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #672 29 2019 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1036 51 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #553 36 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 13 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 23 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #578 18 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #713 28 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #794 24 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 10 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #784 10 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 5 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #687 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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