Aras
Every Aras since 1961 — 429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aras
Aras is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,381 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 429 American babies have been named Aras. Its peak came in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Aras stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aras year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,381 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,108 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,805 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,314 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,820 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,284 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,005 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,899 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,606 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,791 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,302 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,903 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,571 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,333 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,675 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,112 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,935 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,731 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,632 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,989 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,325 |
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Famous people named Aras
- Aras Bulut İynemli Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aras in 2025?
Aras ranked #3,381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aras?
429 babies have been named Aras in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aras most popular?
Aras peaked in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Aras a boy or girl name?
Aras is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aras rising or falling?
Aras is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aras?
Well-known people named Aras include Aras Bulut İynemli (actor).