Ariadne
From Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).
Every Ariadne since 1960 — 4,824 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ariadne
Ariadne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,758 in 2025 with 115 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 4,824 American babies have been named Ariadne. Its peak came in 2016, when 389 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ariadne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ariadne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 | #1,758 |
| 2024 | 184 | #1,264 |
| 2023 | 213 | #1,137 |
| 2022 | 207 | #1,166 |
| 2021 | 212 | #1,155 |
| 2020 | 195 | #1,189 |
| 2019 | 258 | #1,000 |
| 2018 | 286 | #934 |
| 2017 | 353 | #777 |
| 2016 | 389 | #732 |
| 2015 | 367 | #771 |
| 2014 | 350 | #801 |
| 2013 | 197 | #1,221 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,762 |
| 2011 | 175 | #1,329 |
| 2010 | 97 | #2,046 |
| 2009 | 101 | #2,031 |
| 2008 | 83 | #2,337 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,294 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,095 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,269 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,000 |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,708 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,582 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,462 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,783 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,309 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,388 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,567 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,530 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,432 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,554 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,787 |
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Famous people named Ariadne
- Ariadne Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ariadne mean?
From Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).
How popular is the name Ariadne in 2025?
Ariadne ranked #1,758 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ariadne?
4,824 babies have been named Ariadne in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ariadne most popular?
Ariadne peaked in 2016, when 389 newborns received the name.
Is Ariadne a boy or girl name?
Ariadne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ariadne rising or falling?
Ariadne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ariadne?
Well-known people named Ariadne include Ariadne (politician).