Arian
Every Arian since 1969 — 8,290 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arian
Arian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #965 in 2025 with 238 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 8,290 American babies have been named Arian — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 543 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 Arian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arian 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 | 11 | #8,928 | 238 | #965 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,017 | 280 | #862 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,194 | 296 | #827 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,316 | 259 | #900 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,103 | 260 | #887 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,348 | 263 | #861 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,173 | 240 | #915 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,021 | 250 | #872 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,709 | 262 | #843 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,932 | 324 | #750 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,847 | 347 | #714 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,492 | 373 | #678 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,273 | 494 | #538 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,904 | 365 | #652 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,226 | 217 | #924 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,623 | 150 | #1,195 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,679 | 151 | #1,193 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,656 | 129 | #1,334 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,127 | 127 | #1,332 |
| 2006 | 28 | #4,967 | 120 | #1,351 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,882 | 104 | #1,412 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,399 | 90 | #1,491 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,603 | 110 | #1,284 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,859 | 93 | #1,407 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,420 | 105 | #1,265 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,980 | 99 | #1,300 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,489 | 49 | #1,782 |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,023 | 51 | #1,616 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,332 | 27 | #2,074 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,863 | 22 | #2,285 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,179 | 16 | #2,544 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,773 | 8 | #3,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arian in 2025?
Arian ranked #965 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 238 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arian?
8,290 babies have been named Arian in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arian most popular?
Arian peaked in 2013, when 543 newborns received the name.
Is Arian a boy or girl name?
Arian is used for both: about 19% of babies named Arian have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Arian rising or falling?
Arian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.