Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ariel.
National Rank (2025)
#356
All-Time Peak Rank
#66 (1991)
Total U.S. Births
78,697
Unisex Distribution21.8% Boy / 78.2% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Ariel Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Ariel
According to SSA data, Ariel achieved its highest historical rank of #66 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1991 with 5,411 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 63.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 63 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ariel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-63.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,411Births in 1991
Years in Top 100
3yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
63Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:15
1900s:52
1910s:156
1920s:129
1930s:83
1940s:86
1950s:63
1960s:139
1970s:717
1980s:6,353
1990s:28,142
2000s:16,265
2010s:19,377
2020s:7,120
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAr-i-el
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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