Arius
Boy name · #2701 in 2025 · Uniqueness 78/100
Arius is currently the #2701 boy name in the United States — 48 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1910, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Arius.
Babies named Arius per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 43-year story
Arius first appears in the Social Security records in 1982, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 83 boys were named Arius — good for #1853 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Arius against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arius in class?
Arius scores 78 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Arius will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arius is most common
Geography matters for names, and Arius is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ariuss were TX (7), NY (5), OH (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Arius
Statistically, parents drawn to Arius tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sirius, Gaius, Kassius, Tiberius, and Tidus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arius | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2315 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2438 |
| 2021 | 83 | #1853 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2419 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2525 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2579 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2450 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2587 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1910 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2317 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2715 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4131 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3510 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3128 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4582 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5067 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3893 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5072 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5034 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7536 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7245 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7643 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4676 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arius a popular boy name?
Arius ranked #2701 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1910.
When was the name Arius most popular?
Arius peaked in 2021, when 83 American boys received the name (ranked #1853 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arius?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Arius. It scores 78/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.