Arial
Every Arial since 1981 — 1,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arial
Arial is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,040 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,197 American babies have been named Arial. Its peak came in 1991, when 69 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 Arial stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arial year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,040 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,370 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,248 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,203 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,738 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,219 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,343 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,435 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,741 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,187 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,277 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,140 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,885 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,117 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,106 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,902 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,694 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,137 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,881 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,570 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,476 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,501 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,011 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,173 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,155 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,603 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arial in 2025?
Arial ranked #11,040 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arial?
1,197 babies have been named Arial in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arial most popular?
Arial peaked in 1991, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Arial a boy or girl name?
Arial is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arial rising or falling?
Arial is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.