Ariadne
Ariadne is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most holy or extremely pure.
Origin and history
Ariadne is a classic name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from components meaning 'most holy'. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since the 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
4,824 babies in the United States have been named Ariadne since 1880. It ranks #2518 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1134.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.5 %)
- CA (27.2 %)
- AZ (5.5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 255 |
| 2000-2010 | 621 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,589 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,126 |
Famous people named Ariadne
- Ariadne Artiles: Model
- Ariadne Díaz: Actress
Nicknames
Aria, Ari, Addie
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Ariadne gave Theseus a ball of thread to guide him out of the Minotaur's labyrinth.
- A large main-belt asteroid discovered in 1857 was named 43 Ariadne after the mythological figure.