How old is someone named Aries?
The average Aries is 13 years old.
Half of all living Arieses are between 4 and 20.
When was Aries popular?
Most of the Arieses in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 163 | 150 |
| 1980s | 203 | 190 |
| 1990s | 605 | 590 |
| 2000s | 1,398 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 2,272 | 2,300 |
| 2020s | 2,524 | 2,500 |
How many Arieses are still alive?
About 7,100 Arieses are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 7,200 babies named Aries since 1970.
Nearly every Aries ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aries?
More than half of living Arieses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 61%
Is Aries an old name?
No. Aries is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aries will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Aries a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 66% of living Arieses are men, and 34% are women.
The women average 16 and the men 12.
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Aries's name twin is Elias. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elias's age curve is the closest match to Aries's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Aries
How old is the average Aries?
The average Aries in the US is 13 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aries?
About 7,100 Arieses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,200 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Aries most popular?
In 2025, when about 500 baby boys were named Aries.
Is Aries a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Arieses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Aries a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 66% of living Arieses are men, and 34% are women. The women average 16 and the men 12.
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