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How Many People Are Named Ariel?
Estimated people named Ariel living in the U.S. today
96,202
Gender distribution
21% male · 79% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 99,253
- Peak year: 1991 (6,077 births)
- Estimated living today: 96,202
Ariel by age group — who carries the name today?
Ariel popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ariel
Ariel has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 99,253 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 96,202 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,553 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ariels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ariel in the US?
An estimated 96,202 people named Ariel are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ariel rare — about 1 in 3,553 Americans.
Is Ariel a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ariel is 21% male and 79% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Ariel most popular?
Ariel peaked in 1991, when 6,077 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ariel?
Ariel ranks #549 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).