Araceli
Every Araceli since 1939 — 20,406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Araceli
Araceli is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #746 in 2025 with 364 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1939, 20,406 American babies have been named Araceli. Its peak came in 2002, when 573 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Araceli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Araceli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 364 | #746 | — | — |
| 2024 | 388 | #727 | — | — |
| 2023 | 349 | #803 | — | — |
| 2022 | 306 | #905 | — | — |
| 2021 | 284 | #934 | — | — |
| 2020 | 256 | #995 | — | — |
| 2019 | 209 | #1,149 | — | — |
| 2018 | 217 | #1,129 | — | — |
| 2017 | 226 | #1,115 | — | — |
| 2016 | 213 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 2015 | 249 | #1,056 | — | — |
| 2014 | 216 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 2013 | 262 | #961 | — | — |
| 2012 | 275 | #932 | — | — |
| 2011 | 328 | #815 | — | — |
| 2010 | 328 | #820 | — | — |
| 2009 | 374 | #763 | — | — |
| 2008 | 381 | #771 | — | — |
| 2007 | 437 | #672 | — | — |
| 2006 | 517 | #569 | — | — |
| 2005 | 486 | #588 | — | — |
| 2004 | 519 | #548 | — | — |
| 2003 | 525 | #537 | — | — |
| 2002 | 573 | #487 | — | — |
| 2001 | 480 | #547 | — | — |
| 2000 | 422 | #599 | — | — |
| 1995 | 434 | #548 | — | — |
| 1990 | 424 | #555 | 7 | #6,447 |
| 1985 | 282 | #651 | 7 | #5,178 |
| 1980 | 351 | #536 | 7 | #4,965 |
| 1975 | 316 | #547 | — | — |
| 1970 | 163 | #838 | — | — |
| 1965 | 74 | #1,252 | — | — |
| 1960 | 58 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,478 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,675 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Araceli in 2025?
Araceli ranked #746 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 364 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Araceli?
20,406 babies have been named Araceli in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Araceli most popular?
Araceli peaked in 2002, when 573 newborns received the name.
Is Araceli a boy or girl name?
Araceli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Araceli rising or falling?
Araceli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.