Declining since 2019, #2,298 for girls today.
Popularity of Arie since 1880
Babies named Arie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arie's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 101 | 0 |
| 1890s | 153 | 5 |
| 1900s | 170 | 12 |
| 1910s | 273 | 130 |
| 1920s | 302 | 174 |
| 1930s | 227 | 95 |
| 1940s | 148 | 79 |
| 1950s | 147 | 80 |
| 1960s | 79 | 98 |
| 1970s | 122 | 136 |
| 1980s | 161 | 176 |
| 1990s | 160 | 306 |
| 2000s | 414 | 271 |
| 2010s | 1,024 | 574 |
| 2020s | 676 | 443 |
Meaning & origin
Arie is a compact, cross-cultural name with roots in Dutch and Hebrew traditions. As a short form of names like Ariel or Arieh, it carries the meaning 'lion of God', though its standalone usage has grown steadily. According to Social Security data, Arie was first recorded in 1880 and reached its peak rank of 2,298 in 2025, with about 1 in 20,000 babies receiving the name in the latest year. After rising in popularity through the late 2010s, it has been on a falling trajectory since 2019. The top states where Arie appears most frequently are Ohio, California, and Texas. This unisex name balances simplicity with a subtle sense of strength, appealing to parents seeking a short and distinctive choice.
Arie originated as a Dutch and Hebrew diminutive of names like Ariel (meaning 'lion of God') or Arieh (Hebrew for 'lion'). In the Netherlands, it emerged as a standalone given name in the 19th century. In English-speaking countries, it is often used as a short form of names like Ariana or Aristotle.
Where Arie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Arie” around the world
Where Arie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Arie
Names that share Arie's style, for a brother or sister.
