Arion
Every Arion since 1918 — 2,830 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arion
Arion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,092 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,830 American babies have been named Arion — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 104 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 Arion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arion 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 | — | — | 70 | #2,092 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,536 | 54 | #2,505 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,447 | 54 | #2,482 |
| 2022 | — | — | 57 | #2,438 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,252 | 57 | #2,375 |
| 2020 | — | — | 73 | #1,966 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,596 | 71 | #2,046 |
| 2018 | — | — | 60 | #2,264 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,338 | 68 | #2,050 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,542 | 67 | #2,088 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10,990 | 83 | #1,805 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,100 | 89 | #1,702 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,093 | 78 | #1,829 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,684 | 81 | #1,819 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,287 | 68 | #2,001 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,173 | 68 | #2,013 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,370 | 67 | #2,052 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,031 | 71 | #1,983 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,543 | 73 | #1,928 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,615 | 68 | #1,970 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,850 | 67 | #1,891 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,835 | 69 | #1,805 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,440 | 54 | #2,079 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,101 | 53 | #2,047 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,703 | 48 | #2,153 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,338 | 47 | #2,140 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,991 | 19 | #3,438 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,310 | 14 | #3,982 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,397 | 19 | #2,604 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,105 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,514 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,868 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,522 |
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Famous people named Arion
- Arion Writer · -700–-660
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arion in 2025?
Arion ranked #2,092 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arion?
2,830 babies have been named Arion in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arion most popular?
Arion peaked in 1998, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Arion a boy or girl name?
Arion is used for both: about 22% of babies named Arion have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Arion rising or falling?
Arion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arion?
Well-known people named Arion include Arion (writer).