Ares
Every Ares since 1983 — 8,576 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ares
Ares is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #290 in 2025 with 1,157 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 8,576 American babies have been named Ares. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,186 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 Ares stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ares 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 | 29 | #4,671 | 1,157 | #290 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,638 | 1,140 | #295 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,141 | 774 | #414 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,597 | 645 | #479 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,851 | 568 | #516 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,182 | 462 | #596 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,932 | 487 | #574 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,172 | 490 | #561 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,342 | 403 | #643 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,640 | 360 | #688 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,710 | 341 | #722 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,344 | 295 | #782 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,118 | 232 | #897 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,376 | 181 | #1,052 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,028 | 119 | #1,395 |
| 2010 | — | — | 110 | #1,482 |
| 2009 | — | — | 92 | #1,701 |
| 2008 | — | — | 73 | #1,950 |
| 2007 | — | — | 72 | #1,955 |
| 2006 | — | — | 59 | #2,180 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,023 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,164 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,786 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,331 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,133 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,593 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ares in 2025?
Ares ranked #290 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ares?
8,576 babies have been named Ares in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ares most popular?
Ares peaked in 2025, when 1,186 newborns received the name.
Is Ares a boy or girl name?
Ares is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ares rising or falling?
Ares is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.