Arie
Arie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion or lion of God.
Origin and history
Arie is a traditional Hebrew masculine name meaning 'lion'. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States, particularly within Jewish communities and as a modern short form or variant of Ariel or Aaron.
Popularity in the United States
2,579 babies in the United States have been named Arie since 1880. It ranks #2553 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1488.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 95 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 98 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 306 |
| 2000-2010 | 271 |
| 2010-2019 | 574 |
| 2020-2029 | 443 |
Famous people named Arie
- Arie Luyendyk: Race car driver
Fun facts
- In Jewish tradition, the lion (Arie) represents courage and is historically associated with the emblem of Jerusalem.
- While rooted in Hebrew, Arie is also used in Dutch culture as a diminutive of Adrianus.