Ariel Name Popularity and Statistics
Ariel is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ariel?
Ariel is spelled A-R-I-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Ariel Popularity in 2025
Rank#355
Recorded Births851
Rank#558
Recorded Births533
- Girls usage fell 55 places to #355 and recorded 204 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 49 places to #558 and recorded 65 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ariel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 851 | #355 |
| 2025 | Boys | 533 | #558 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,055 | #300 |
| 2024 | Boys | 598 | #509 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,096 | #287 |
| 2023 | Boys | 566 | #521 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,295 | #236 |
| 2022 | Boys | 519 | #569 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,351 | #220 |
| 2021 | Boys | 507 | #557 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,472 | #199 |
| 2020 | Boys | 497 | #565 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,685 | #172 |
| 2019 | Boys | 511 | #551 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,832 | #154 |
| 2018 | Boys | 470 | #584 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,076 | #142 |
| 2017 | Boys | 600 | #488 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,199 | #140 |
| 2016 | Boys | 601 | #499 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,358 | #137 |
| 2015 | Boys | 455 | #601 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,445 | #132 |
| 2014 | Boys | 319 | #743 |
When Was Ariel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1991 · Girls
5,411 recorded births
National rank #66
1992 · Girls
3,961 recorded births
National rank #87
1990 · Girls
3,607 recorded births
National rank #94
1993 · Girls
2,707 recorded births
National rank #121
Where Ariel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #159 | 9 |
| CA | #185 | 178 |
| AZ | #211 | 32 |
| NV | #214 | 12 |
| MD | #269 | 19 |
| TX | #282 | 122 |
| NC | #297 | 37 |
| KY | #331 | 13 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| AZ | #288 | 27 |
| NJ | #302 | 29 |