Aerial
Every Aerial since 1981 — 2,007 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aerial
Aerial is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,963 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,007 American babies have been named Aerial. Its peak came in 1991, when 138 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 Aerial stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aerial 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 | 7 | #11,963 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #8,954 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,222 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,555 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,751 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,934 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,421 | — | — |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,892 | — | — |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,813 | — | — |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,408 | — | — |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,072 | — | — |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,273 | — | — |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,004 | — | — |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,387 | — | — |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,211 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,737 | — | — |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,681 | — | — |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,939 | — | — |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,132 | — | — |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,177 | — | — |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,404 | — | — |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,900 | — | — |
| 2003 | 50 | #2,999 | — | — |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,889 | — | — |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,740 | — | — |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,480 | — | — |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,762 | — | — |
| 1990 | 84 | #1,734 | — | — |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,084 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aerial in 2025?
Aerial ranked #11,963 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aerial?
2,007 babies have been named Aerial in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aerial most popular?
Aerial peaked in 1991, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Aerial a boy or girl name?
Aerial is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aerial rising or falling?
Aerial is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.