Ariane

Ariane is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Ariane at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ariane

Ariane belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ariane first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #887 in 1978, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 3,758 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ariane in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#887 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Ariane in 2024
21
Total since 1880
3,758

Ariane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1031 in 1996
Babies named Ariane in 2024
6
Total since 1996
327

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ariane mean?

The meaning of Ariane is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ariane a boy or girl name?

Ariane is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ariane?

Ariane comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ariane?

Ariane first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #887 in 1978, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].