Aryeh
Every Aryeh since 1954 — 3,500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aryeh
Aryeh is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,281 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 3,500 American babies have been named Aryeh. Its peak came in 2025, when 153 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 Aryeh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aryeh 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 | — | — | 153 | #1,281 |
| 2024 | — | — | 150 | #1,303 |
| 2023 | — | — | 99 | #1,703 |
| 2022 | — | — | 136 | #1,374 |
| 2021 | — | — | 138 | #1,339 |
| 2020 | — | — | 119 | #1,451 |
| 2019 | — | — | 135 | #1,337 |
| 2018 | — | — | 118 | #1,466 |
| 2017 | — | — | 119 | #1,439 |
| 2016 | — | — | 99 | #1,618 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,737 | 110 | #1,502 |
| 2014 | — | — | 91 | #1,680 |
| 2013 | — | — | 122 | #1,376 |
| 2012 | — | — | 94 | #1,639 |
| 2011 | — | — | 81 | #1,780 |
| 2010 | — | — | 86 | #1,754 |
| 2009 | — | — | 98 | #1,618 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70 | #2,003 |
| 2007 | — | — | 74 | #1,913 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71 | #1,893 |
| 2005 | — | — | 59 | #2,085 |
| 2004 | — | — | 73 | #1,733 |
| 2003 | — | — | 67 | #1,783 |
| 2002 | — | — | 58 | #1,918 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42 | #2,350 |
| 2000 | — | — | 50 | #2,018 |
| 1995 | — | — | 50 | #1,758 |
| 1990 | — | — | 45 | #1,756 |
| 1985 | — | — | 33 | #1,796 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,812 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,646 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,261 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,793 |
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Famous people named Aryeh
- Aryeh Deri Politician · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aryeh in 2025?
Aryeh ranked #1,281 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aryeh?
3,500 babies have been named Aryeh in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aryeh most popular?
Aryeh peaked in 2025, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Aryeh a boy or girl name?
Aryeh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aryeh rising or falling?
Aryeh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aryeh?
Well-known people named Aryeh include Aryeh Deri (politician).