Aries
Latin for ram, used for the constellation and the first sign of the zodiac, which the Greeks identified with the golden-fleeced ram of myth.
Aries in 2025
Aries was given to 503 babies in the United States in 2025 — 417 boys and 86 girls, making it the 1,164th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 6,591 babies born.
The history of Aries
Aries reached its highest point in 2025, when 503 babies were given the name, ranking 1,164th that year.
Across the 56 years of records since 1970, 7,165 babies have been named Aries. Half of them were born before 2016, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Aries by decade
| Decade | Babies named Aries | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 163 | 4,049 |
| 1980s | 203 | 4,582 |
| 1990s | 605 | 2,731 |
| 2000s | 1,398 | 2,528 |
| 2010s | 2,272 | 1,470 |
| 2020s | 2,524 | 1,164 |
Where Aries is heading
Aries has risen 127% over the past decade, from 222 babies in 2015 to 503 in 2025.
Names like Aries
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Aries.