Rising since 1985, #661 for boys today.
Popularity of Aries since 1970
Babies named Aries per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 | 103 |
| 1980s | 106 | 97 |
| 1990s | 337 | 268 |
| 2000s | 578 | 820 |
| 2010s | 713 | 1,559 |
| 2020s | 616 | 1,908 |
Meaning & origin
Aries entered U.S. baby name records in 1970 and has been rising in popularity since the mid-1980s. Its use remains relatively uncommon, with the name reaching its peak rank of 661 in 2025, when about 1 in 4,096 newborns were named Aries. The name is especially concentrated in states like Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona, reflecting a trend toward astrological and celestial names in the Western U.S. As a unisex name, Aries appeals to parents looking for a distinctive yet meaningful choice tied to the zodiac.
Aries is the Latin word for 'ram', used in astrology as the name of the first zodiac sign. Its use as a given name is a modern, English-speaking convention, emerging in the late 20th century alongside other astrological and celestial names.
Where Aries is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Air, Ari
Sibling names for Aries
Names that share Aries's style, for a brother or sister.
