Ariadne
Girl name · #1761 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ariadne? In official American birth records, Ariadne has been tracked continuously since 1960, giving it 65 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 115 baby girls were named Ariadne, placing it at #1761 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #771, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,652 girls born in 2025 was named Ariadne.
The 65-year story
Ariadne first appears in the Social Security records in 1960, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 389 girls were named Ariadne — good for #731 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Ariadne per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ariadne against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ariadne in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ariadne is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ariadne will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ariadne is most common
State-level data for Ariadne is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ariadne
Statistically, parents drawn to Ariadne tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Adalyne, Aveline, Adelyne, Abilene, and Vivianne.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ariadne | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 | #1758 |
| 2024 | 184 | #1264 |
| 2023 | 213 | #1137 |
| 2022 | 207 | #1166 |
| 2021 | 212 | #1153 |
| 2020 | 195 | #1189 |
| 2019 | 258 | #1000 |
| 2018 | 286 | #934 |
| 2017 | 353 | #777 |
| 2016 | 389 | #731 |
| 2015 | 367 | #771 |
| 2014 | 350 | #801 |
| 2013 | 197 | #1220 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1760 |
| 2011 | 175 | #1329 |
| 2010 | 97 | #2043 |
| 2009 | 101 | #2029 |
| 2008 | 83 | #2334 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3289 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3090 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3257 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2998 |
| 2003 | 58 | #2707 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2582 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2461 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ariadne?
In official American birth records, the name Ariadne first appeared in 1960 (over 65 years ago), when 8 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 65 years.
Is Ariadne a popular girl name?
Ariadne ranked #1761 among girls in 2025 with 115 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #771.
When was the name Ariadne most popular?
Ariadne peaked in 2016, when 389 American girls received the name (ranked #731 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ariadne?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,652 newborn American girls was named Ariadne. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.