How old is someone named Ari?
The average Ari is 15 years old.
Half of all living Aris are between 5 and 20.
When was Ari popular?
Most of the Aris in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 484 | 400 |
| 1970s | 1,347 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 1,415 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,897 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 4,197 | 4,100 |
| 2010s | 9,802 | 9,700 |
| 2020s | 9,090 | 9,000 |
How many Aris are still alive?
About 28,000 Aris are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 28,000 babies named Ari since 1958.
Nearly every Ari ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ari?
More than half of living Aris are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 60%
Is Ari an old name?
No. Ari is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ari will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ari a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 73% of living Aris are men, and 27% are women.
The women average 10 and the men 17.
Names the same age as Ari
NAME TWIN
Ari's name twin is Avi. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Avi's age curve is the closest match to Ari's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Ari
How old is the average Ari?
The average Ari in the US is 15 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ari?
About 28,000 Aris are alive in the US today, out of roughly 28,000 babies given the name since 1958.
When was the name Ari most popular?
In 2022, when about 1,800 baby boys were named Ari.
Is Ari a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 60% of living Aris are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ari a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 73% of living Aris are men, and 27% are women. The women average 10 and the men 17.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this