Arien
Arien is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion of God, or person from Adria.
Origin and history
Arien is a given name with origins rooted in Hebrew, often considered a variant of Arjen (a Dutch form of Adrian) or Ariel, meaning 'lion of God'. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine choice, maintaining a steady but low-volume presence in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
646 babies in the United States have been named Arien since 1880. It ranks #4030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- TX (67.7 %)
- CA (16.1 %)
- OH (16.1 %)
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 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 151 |
| 2010-2019 | 228 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Fun facts
- Arien functions both as a modern adaptation of the Hebrew Ariel and as a Dutch variation related to Adrian.
- Arien is the name of a Sun maiden in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, adding a fantasy association to the name.