Arius Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIR-ee-us / /ˈɛəriəs/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'of the air'; Greek: 'he who is noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
Arius is derived from the Latin word 'aer', meaning air. It has connections to ancient Greek culture, where names often reflected noble qualities. The name has been used in various historical contexts, including early Christian history. It is also associated with the theological figure Arius, known for his controversial views in the early Christian church.
Trend Summary
Arius has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ari
- Arius
International Variants
- Arius (Latin)
- Ari (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arius was first seen in the United States in 1982. Arius has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Arius has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arius (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 52 |