Declining since 2014, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariane since 1952
Babies named Ariane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 176 |
| 1970s | 487 |
| 1980s | 1,039 |
| 1990s | 728 |
| 2000s | 403 |
| 2010s | 762 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Ariane has had a steady but modest presence in U.S. records since 1952, when it first appeared. Its peak popularity came in 1978, marking the year when it reached its highest rank. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2014, reflecting a general decline in use. Despite this, Ariane remains a recognizable French classic, especially among families with European ties. Its historical roots in Greek mythology and consistent use in French culture give it a lasting appeal.
Ariane is the French form of Ariadne, from the Greek name Ariadne, which is derived from the Cretan Greek elements ari (very) and adnos (holy). In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name has been used in France and other French-speaking regions since the Middle Ages.
“Ariane” around the world
Where Ariane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
340
babies in 2024
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ana
Sibling names for Ariane
Names that share Ariane's style, for a brother or sister.
