How old is someone named Ariel?
The average Ariel is 23 years old.
Half of all living Ariels are between 12 and 34.
When was Ariel popular?
Ariel is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1991 but no single era. You'll meet Ariels of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 52 | 0 |
| 1910s | 201 | 0 |
| 1920s | 209 | 0 |
| 1930s | 136 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 131 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 188 | 130 |
| 1960s | 584 | 490 |
| 1970s | 2,196 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 9,330 | 8,900 |
| 1990s | 32,804 | 32,000 |
| 2000s | 20,760 | 21,000 |
| 2010s | 23,719 | 24,000 |
| 2020s | 10,340 | 10,000 |
How many Ariels are still alive?
About 98,000 Ariels are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 100,000 babies named Ariel since 1892.
Nearly every Ariel ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ariel?
About one in three living Ariels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 34%
- Gen Z 34%
- Gen Alpha 29%
Is Ariel an old name?
Not really. Ariel is younger than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ariel will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ariel a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 79% of living Ariels are women, and 21% are men.
The women average 23 and the men 24.
Names the same age as Ariel
NAME TWIN
Ariel's name twin is Kaycee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaycee's age curve is the closest match to Ariel's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Ariel
How old is the average Ariel?
The average Ariel in the US is 23 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ariel?
About 98,000 Ariels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 100,000 babies given the name since 1892.
When was the name Ariel most popular?
In 1991, when about 6,100 baby girls were named Ariel.
Is Ariel a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 34% of living Ariels, but the name spans several generations.
Is Ariel a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 79% of living Ariels are women, and 21% are men. The women average 23 and the men 24.
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