Ariell
Every Ariell since 1982 — 900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ariell
Ariell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,931 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 900 American babies have been named Ariell. Its peak came in 1990, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ariell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ariell 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 | 11 | #8,931 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,662 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,054 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,749 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,674 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,600 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,568 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,620 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,496 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,952 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,494 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,230 | — | — |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,845 | — | — |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,725 | — | — |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,591 | — | — |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,678 | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,914 | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,832 | — | — |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,581 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,890 | — | — |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,454 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #5,995 | — | — |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,612 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,468 | — | — |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,702 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,843 | — | — |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,535 | — | — |
| 1990 | 69 | #1,974 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,395 | 5 | #6,590 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ariell in 2025?
Ariell ranked #8,931 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ariell?
900 babies have been named Ariell in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ariell most popular?
Ariell peaked in 1990, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Ariell a boy or girl name?
Ariell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ariell rising or falling?
Ariell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.