Aries is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Aries means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Aries across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Aries has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Aries is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “ram”. The name of the zodiac constellation and sign.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 7,165 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 104 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Aries per year, United States (1970 to 2025). United States peaked in 2025 (503/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (25/yr).
Aries is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #1,165 nationally (given to 528 babies that year).
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