Aries

Aries - A very unique male name

Aries appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #1936. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aries and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aries? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aries. The baby boy name Aries was given to 375 baby boys in 2025, ranking #662 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,910 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aries peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 662.

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Aries is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aries is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #392 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,036.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aries is where you live.

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Aries origin and meaning

Latin, zodiac name

Latin for 'ram' — Aries is the ram constellation and the first sign of the zodiac

Aries entered the data in 1975 as an astrological word name and is at its peak in 2025, rising steadily since 2020 as zodiac names have grown in fashion.

Attested etymology

Aries is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aries, pop culture references for the name Aries and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aries

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aries, sorted by popularity.

Archie / Ares / Aric / Aarush / Aris / Arik / Aariz / Arash / Arsh / Arius /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aries

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aries a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aries?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AIR-eez · /ˈɛəriːz/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Aries Spears — Stand-up comedian and impressionist, a regular on MADtv (b. 1975) Contemporary

Style

Word name

Why parents choose it

Aries is chosen for astrological meaning and fire — parents of spring babies, or fans of the sign's bold symbolism, find it direct and strong.

Worth knowing

• The zodiac sign is the entire association; expect astrology comments