Aries Unisex

Popularity: #576 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-eez / /ˈɛəriːz/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: ram; Greek: of the ram

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aries is derived from the Latin word for 'ram', which is a symbol of strength and determination. In astrology, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, representing those born between March 21 and April 19. The sign is associated with leadership, courage, and a pioneering spirit. In ancient mythology, Aries is linked to the Golden Fleece and the story of Jason and the Argonauts.

Trend Summary

The name Aries has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

AidenAsherEliasJasperMiloSilasZane

Variants

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International Variants

  • Ari (Hebrew)
  • Ares (Greek)

Famous people named Aries

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Fictional characters named Aries

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aries was first seen in the United States in 1970. Aries has ranked as high as #984 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Aries has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aries (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 54
17%
CA 34
11%
FL 27
8%
AZ 17
5%
NY 17
5%
PA 17
5%
GA 16
5%
MI 15
5%
OH 14
4%
IL 13
4%
IN 12
4%
OK 9
3%
TN 8
2%
NV 8
2%
MN 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19709
19715
19725
197311
197411
197517
197614
197711
197811
19799
198115
19828
198317
19846
19859
19867
198714
19888
198916
199012
199114
199216
199321
199421
199513
199628
199727
199849
199967
200068
200189
200268
200383
200475
200592
200678
200780
200897
200990
201090
201198
2012107
2013135
2014162
2015155
2016177
2017179
2018222
2019234
2020255
2021251
2022277
2023322
2024384