Arien
Every Arien since 1978 — 1,102 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arien
Arien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,169 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 1,102 American babies have been named Arien — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 55 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 Arien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arien 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,169 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,257 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,310 | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,774 | 5 | #12,499 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,521 | 10 | #7,635 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,629 | 21 | #4,550 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,569 | 14 | #6,126 |
| 2018 | 6 | #13,982 | 27 | #3,900 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,882 | 24 | #4,231 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,286 | 12 | #6,757 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,232 | 28 | #3,785 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,526 | 25 | #4,021 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,684 | 44 | #2,669 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,401 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,472 | 13 | #6,281 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,296 | 19 | #4,855 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,776 | 19 | #4,932 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,704 | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,905 | 19 | #4,821 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,982 | 19 | #4,693 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,382 | 16 | #5,050 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,791 | 5 | #11,489 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,623 | 12 | #5,898 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,907 | 14 | #5,152 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,433 | 13 | #5,404 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,080 | 18 | #4,212 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,560 | 5 | #8,958 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,306 | 11 | #4,682 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,606 | 8 | #4,725 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,004 | 21 | #2,369 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arien in 2025?
Arien ranked #6,169 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arien?
1,102 babies have been named Arien in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arien most popular?
Arien peaked in 2013, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Arien a boy or girl name?
Arien is used for both: about 41% of babies named Arien have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Arien rising or falling?
Arien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.