Girls name · California
Ariel in California
Ariel was the 185th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 178 babies named Ariel that year. Since 1968, California families have named 11,856 babies Ariel.
Popularity over time
Ariel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 9 | 1235th |
| 1976 | 15 | 999th |
| 1984 | 61 | 470th |
| 1992 | 482 | 115th |
| 2001 | 206 | 216th |
| 2009 | 283 | 156th |
| 2017 | 424 | 80th |
| 2025 | 178 | 185th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1235th in 1968 to 185th in 2025.
The most babies named Ariel in California in a single year was 747, in 1991. Its best showing was 72nd among girls names in 1991.
Across the country, Ariel reached its best rank of 20th in Hawaii (1991). See Ariel in every state →
How popular is Ariel in California?
Ariel was the 185th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 178 babies named Ariel that year. Since 1968, California families have named 11,856 babies Ariel.
How many babies are named Ariel in California?
In 2025, 178 babies were named Ariel in California. The most babies named Ariel in California in a single year was 747, in 1991.
What is the rank of Ariel in California?
Ariel ranked 185th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd among girls names in 1991.
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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