Girls name · California
Ariel in California
As of 2025, Ariel was the #185 most common girls name in California, drawn from 178 births that year. Its total reaches 11,856 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1968.
Popularity over time
Ariel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 9 | #1235 |
| 1976 | 15 | #999 |
| 1984 | 61 | #470 |
| 1992 | 482 | #115 |
| 2001 | 206 | #216 |
| 2009 | 283 | #156 |
| 2017 | 424 | #80 |
| 2025 | 178 | #185 |
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #72 in 1991 to #1659 in 1971, starting at #1235 in 1968 and ending at #185 in 2025.
No year in California had more Ariel births than 1991, when 747 were born. In 1991 it reached #72, its highest girls-name rank in California.
Across the country, Ariel reached its highest rank of #20 in Hawaii (1991). See Ariel in every state →
How popular is Ariel in California?
As of 2025, Ariel was the #185 most common girls name in California, drawn from 178 births that year. Its total reaches 11,856 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1968.
How many babies are named Ariel in California?
178 Ariel babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Ariel in California?
Ariel ranked #185 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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