Aries
Aries is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Ram; the constellation or astrological sign of the ram.
Origin and history
Aries is a name of Latin origin referring to the ram and the first sign of the zodiac. Historically used as an astrological term and constellation name, it has gained modern popularity as a given name in the United States. Its recent usage reflects a broader trend of using astrological and astrological-adjacent names for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,755 babies in the United States have been named Aries since 1880. It ranks #1786 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #749.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18 %)
- TX (16 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
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 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 820 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,559 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,908 |
Fun facts
- In Roman mythology, Aries represents the ram with the golden fleece that carried Phrixus to Colchis.
- Aries has seen a significant surge in usage in the U.S., with over 1,900 male births recorded between 2020 and 2025 alone.