How Common is the First Name Ariel?
We estimate that there are 98,386 people named Ariel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ariel is the 355th most common for women, and the 553rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Ariel?
The average person named Ariel is 22.37 years old.
Is Ariel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,384 people named Ariel were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 355th most popular name for girls, and the 485th most popular overall.
The popularity of Ariel peaked in 1991, when it was the 66th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Ariel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Ariel is a unisex name, but more common for women. 78.5% of people named Ariel are female, while 21.5% are male.
Facts About the Name Ariel
Popularity of Ariel in England
In 2020, Ariel was the 710th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.