Ariane
Ariane is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most holy.
Origin and history
Ariane is the French and German form of the Ancient Greek name Ariadne. It derived from Greek elements meaning 'most holy'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon female name that has maintained steady, subtle usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,777 babies in the United States have been named Ariane since 1880. It ranks #2874 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1971.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.8 %)
- NY (17.2 %)
- LA (11.6 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
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 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 176 |
| 1970-1980 | 487 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,039 |
| 1990-2000 | 728 |
| 2000-2010 | 403 |
| 2010-2019 | 762 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Famous people named Ariane
- Ariane Moffatt: singer, songwriter
- Ariane Labed: actress, director
Nicknames
Ari, Arie
Fun facts
- Ariane is the French form of Ariadne, the Cretan princess in Greek mythology who helped Theseus escape the Minotaur's labyrinth.
- Ariane is the name of a famous family of European civilian launch vehicles developed by the European Space Agency.