Ariane

Ariane: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Ariane

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek or French.

Etymology

From French Ariane, from Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).

How popular is Ariane?

18U.S. babies in 2025
#887peak rank (1978)
3,782babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,777 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Ariane (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #887 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #6433 in 1982. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ariane FAQ

What does the name Ariane mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek or French. From French Ariane, from Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).

What is the origin of the name Ariane?

Ariane is listed as a name of Ancient Greek or French origin.

How popular is the name Ariane?

Since 1880, 3,777 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Ariane (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #887 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #6433 in 1982. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ariane a boy or girl name?

Ariane is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,777 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.