Ariane
From French Ariane, from Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).
Every Ariane since 1952 — 3,782 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ariane
Ariane is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,351 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 3,782 American babies have been named Ariane. Its peak came in 1978, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Ariane stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ariane 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 | 18 | #6,351 | — | — |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,814 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,284 | — | — |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,014 | — | — |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,255 | — | — |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,338 | — | — |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,505 | — | — |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,684 | — | — |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,489 | — | — |
| 2016 | 84 | #2,272 | — | — |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 2014 | 148 | #1,502 | — | — |
| 2013 | 161 | #1,415 | — | — |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,173 | — | — |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,478 | — | — |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,118 | — | — |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,567 | — | — |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,302 | — | — |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,695 | — | — |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,697 | — | — |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,655 | — | — |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,226 | — | — |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,236 | — | — |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,155 | — | — |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,050 | — | — |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,981 | — | — |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,158 | — | — |
| 1990 | 104 | #1,493 | — | — |
| 1985 | 119 | #1,185 | — | — |
| 1980 | 122 | #1,117 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,783 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,438 | — | — |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,272 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,702 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,246 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ariane
- Ariane Mnouchkine Film director · b. 1939
- Ariane Ascaride Actor · b. 1954
- Ariane Labed Actor · b. 1984
- Ariane Friedrich Athlete · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ariane mean?
From French Ariane, from Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).
How popular is the name Ariane in 2025?
Ariane ranked #6,351 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ariane?
3,782 babies have been named Ariane in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ariane most popular?
Ariane peaked in 1978, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Ariane a boy or girl name?
Ariane is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ariane rising or falling?
Ariane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ariane?
Well-known people named Ariane include Ariane Mnouchkine (film director), Ariane Ascaride (actor), Ariane Labed (actor).