Arian
Arian is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Noble, belonging to the Aryans, or honorable.
Origin and history
Arian is a masculine given name with roots in Persian, where it relates to the Iranian people or noble heritage, as well as connections to Albanian and classical Greek origins. In the United States, it has grown in popularity as a contemporary choice for boys, valued for its modern two-syllable sound. Its usage in the U.S. has increased notably since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,712 babies in the United States have been named Arian since 1880. It ranks #1473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #828.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.3 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- AZ (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 301 |
| 1990-2000 | 496 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,128 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,022 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,596 |
Famous people named Arian
- Arian Foster: Athlete, Football Player
- Arian Moayed: Actor, Writer
Fun facts
- In Persian culture, Arian is derived from ancient roots meaning noble or honorable.
- The name has seen steady growth in the United States during the 2000s, reflecting a trend toward shorter, vowel-rich boys' names.