Ariane
4 countries#234 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ariane was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
10,980 births recorded 1908–2022 · currently #234 · peaked in 1958 with 261 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord, Yvelines, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,782 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #6325 · peaked in 1978 with 164 births
Most common in: California, New York, Louisiana, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
348 births recorded 1983–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
317 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 1998 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
31 births recorded 1983–2013 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Ariane’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #367 | — |
| 2004 | #372 | ↓5 |
| 2005 | #458 | ↓86 |
| 2006 | #510 | ↓52 |
| 2007 | #564 | ↓54 |
| 2008 | #590 | ↓26 |
| 2009 | #742 | ↓152 |
| 2010 | #711 | ↑31 |
| 2011 | #769 | ↓58 |
| 2012 | #750 | ↑19 |
| 2013 | #704 | ↑46 |
| 2014 | #609 | ↑95 |
| 2015 | #566 | ↑43 |
| 2016 | #526 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #439 | ↑87 |
| 2018 | #394 | ↑45 |
| 2019 | #286 | ↑108 |
| 2020 | #335 | ↓49 |
| 2021 | #259 | ↑76 |
| 2022 | #234 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Ariane
Is Ariane a popular name?
Yes — Ariane currently ranks #234 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Ariane more common for boys or girls?
Ariane is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Ariane most popular?
Ariane peaked in 1958 in France, with 261 recorded births that year.
Is Ariane rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Ariane’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #911 in 1908 to #234 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Ariane?
At least 15,110 babies have been recorded with the name Ariane across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ariane popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ariane appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ariane?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Ariane include Aubrei.
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