Declining since 2016, #1,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariadne since 1960
Babies named Ariadne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 255 |
| 2000s | 621 |
| 2010s | 2,589 |
| 2020s | 1,126 |
Meaning & origin
Ariadne remains a distinctive choice among mythological names, never reaching the top 1000. It was first recorded in the U.S. in 1960 and saw its peak popularity in 2016, when it ranked 1758. Since then, its trajectory has been steadily falling, with 1 in 14,000 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name is most favored in Illinois, Texas, and Georgia, suggesting a broad but niche appeal. Despite its decline from the 2016 peak, Ariadne retains a strong association with classical mythology and offers a melodic, sophisticated alternative to more common names like Ariana or Adriana.
From the Greek Αριάδνη (Ariadne), derived from elements meaning 'most' and 'holy' or 'pure.' In Greek mythology, she was the daughter of King Minos of Crete who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Where Ariadne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Addie, Aria
Sibling names for Ariadne
Names that share Ariadne's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Athena, Calliope, Persephone, Penelope, Thalia, Cassandra, Demetra, Kassandra, Nereida, Phaedra, Calypso, Helana, Lysandra, Pennelope, Ambrosia, Cassiopeia, Circe, Medea, Persephanie, Athene, Caliope, Dejanira, Hypatia, Ilithyia, Kassiani, Persephonie
Brothers: Theseus, Orion, Apollo, Dorian, Jason, Demetris, Hercules, Alcides, Oreste, Icarus, Ulyess
