Ariane

Girl name

Ariane has been given to 3,782 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1978.

Meaning & origin

From French Ariane, from Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).

Origin: Ancient Greek, French

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,782

Peak year

1978 (164 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1952

10-year trend

▼ -86%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ariane — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Arianagirl

120,580 babies since 1957

Arianboy

8,290 babies since 1969

Adrianegirl

6,420 babies since 1936

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ariane.

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3,788 babies since 1977

Kelleegirl

3,730 babies since 1951

Christelgirl

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Nereidagirl

3,703 babies since 1936

Shareegirl

3,871 babies since 1932

Yolondagirl

3,874 babies since 1923

Tawannagirl

3,874 babies since 1947

Lonigirl

3,878 babies since 1943

FAQ

How popular is the name Ariane?

Ariane has been given to 3,782 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ariane peak?

Ariane peaked in 1978, when 164 babies were given the name.

Is Ariane a girl or boy name?

Ariane is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ariane are girls).

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