Aries
Every Aries since 1970 — 7,165 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aries
Aries is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #661 in 2025 with 417 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 7,165 American babies have been named Aries — about 66% boys and 34% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 503 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 Aries stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aries 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 | 86 | #2,155 | 417 | #661 |
| 2024 | 113 | #1,779 | 385 | #700 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1,852 | 323 | #782 |
| 2022 | 100 | #1,962 | 277 | #867 |
| 2021 | 112 | #1,804 | 251 | #913 |
| 2020 | 97 | #1,959 | 255 | #886 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1,717 | 234 | #930 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,164 | 222 | #942 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,132 | 179 | #1,090 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,519 | 177 | #1,106 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,650 | 155 | #1,191 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,540 | 162 | #1,164 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,873 | 135 | #1,286 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,220 | 107 | #1,499 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,359 | 98 | #1,577 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,315 | 90 | #1,697 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,801 | 90 | #1,719 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,998 | 97 | #1,613 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,396 | 80 | #1,812 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,398 | 78 | #1,770 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,085 | 92 | #1,535 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,855 | 75 | #1,701 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,003 | 83 | #1,538 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,749 | 68 | #1,708 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,421 | 89 | #1,401 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,907 | 68 | #1,681 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,594 | 13 | #4,524 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,132 | 12 | #4,424 |
| 1985 | 9 | #6,993 | 9 | #4,349 |
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| 1975 | 13 | #4,612 | 17 | #2,453 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,292 |
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Famous people named Aries
- Aries Merritt Athlete · b. 1985
- Aries Spears Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aries in 2025?
Aries ranked #661 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 417 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aries?
7,165 babies have been named Aries in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aries most popular?
Aries peaked in 2025, when 503 newborns received the name.
Is Aries a boy or girl name?
Aries is used for both: about 34% of babies named Aries have been girls and 66% boys.
Is the name Aries rising or falling?
Aries is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aries?
Well-known people named Aries include Aries Merritt (athlete), Aries Spears (actor).