Arie
Borrowed from Hebrew אַרְיֵה (aryé, “lion”).
Every Arie since 1880 — 6,736 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arie
Arie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,301 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,736 American babies have been named Arie — about 62% girls and 38% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 240 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Arie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arie 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 | 79 | #2,301 | 63 | #2,231 |
| 2024 | 123 | #1,666 | 82 | #1,922 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,034 | 91 | #1,775 |
| 2022 | 123 | #1,694 | 71 | #2,099 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,603 | 65 | #2,173 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1,654 | 71 | #1,999 |
| 2019 | 153 | #1,447 | 69 | #2,083 |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,391 | 79 | #1,886 |
| 2017 | 126 | #1,699 | 46 | #2,676 |
| 2016 | 94 | #2,085 | 58 | #2,278 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,920 | 64 | #2,148 |
| 2014 | 94 | #2,072 | 44 | #2,710 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,310 | 79 | #1,812 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,315 | 66 | #2,069 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,665 | 32 | #3,368 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,757 | 37 | #3,078 |
| 2009 | 51 | #3,258 | 33 | #3,337 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,228 | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,433 | 37 | #3,092 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,589 | 23 | #4,109 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,592 | 24 | #3,821 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,398 | 19 | #4,430 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,237 | 30 | #3,123 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,748 | 39 | #2,507 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,953 | 19 | #4,134 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,838 | 19 | #4,072 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,464 | 33 | #2,350 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,148 | 38 | #1,971 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,382 | 17 | #2,838 |
| 1980 | 14 | #4,990 | 15 | #2,972 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,611 | 8 | #3,968 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,052 | 16 | #2,302 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,314 | 11 | #2,480 |
| 1960 | 11 | #3,930 | 11 | #2,542 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,586 | — | — |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,442 | 12 | #2,212 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,608 | 16 | #1,700 |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,039 | 10 | #2,332 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,724 | 13 | #2,034 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,616 | 12 | #2,303 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,701 | 12 | #2,441 |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,286 | 18 | #1,889 |
| 1915 | 43 | #1,013 | 22 | #1,460 |
| 1910 | 24 | #877 | 7 | #1,320 |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,015 | 7 | #1,008 |
| 1900 | 20 | #834 | — | — |
| 1895 | 11 | #989 | — | — |
| 1890 | 12 | #792 | — | — |
| 1885 | 13 | #611 | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #587 | — | — |
Famous people named Arie
- Arie Haan Soccer player · b. 1948
- Arie de Jong Linguist · 1865–1957
- Arie van Vliet Athlete · 1916–2001
- Arie den Hartog Cyclist · 1941–2018
- Arie Schans Soccer player · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arie mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew אַרְיֵה (aryé, “lion”).
How popular is the name Arie in 2025?
Arie ranked #2,301 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arie?
6,736 babies have been named Arie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arie most popular?
Arie peaked in 2018, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Arie a boy or girl name?
Arie is used for both: about 62% of babies named Arie have been girls and 38% boys.
Is the name Arie rising or falling?
Arie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arie?
Well-known people named Arie include Arie Haan (soccer player), Arie de Jong (linguist), Arie van Vliet (athlete).