The first name Aries
A unisex name.
2 syllables Unisex Also a surname
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 18 boys were named Aries, making it the 1,466th most popular boys’ name.
GirlsBoys
114
babies named Aries, 1996–2025
#1,466
rank in 2025
2025
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Aries with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Aries at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 417 boys born in the United States were named Aries, the 661st most popular boys’ name that year.
GirlsBoys
7,165
babies named Aries since 1880
#661
rank in 2025
2025
peak year
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Aries
2 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Aries MerrittAmerican hurdler, born 1985
- Aries SpearsAmerican comedian, born 1975
Questions
- How popular is the name Aries?
- In 2025, 18 boys born in England and Wales were named Aries, ranking 1,466th.
- Is Aries a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 7,165 US babies named Aries since 1880, 34% were girls and 66% boys.
- When was Aries most popular?
- 2025 in the United States, when 417 babies were named Aries, its highest rank at 661st.
- Is Aries also a surname?
- Yes. Aries is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.