Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Arial
//ˈɛˌɹiəl//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19915 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Arial's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Arial |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
Arial through the decades
- Arial peaked in 1991, when 69 babies were named Arial in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2022), use of Arial has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.