Boy · #6,523 in 2026

Ared

Name: Popularity of the name Ared in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ared, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,523

Peak Rank

#6,263 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

1985

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#6263

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ared

Ared first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 5 Areds were born — ranking #6,263 that year. As of 2026, Ared ranks #6,523 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Areds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ared

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ared is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aired
Erred
Aird
Eared
Airt
Ard
Ord
Ired
Orde
Oard
Oared
Arde

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ared

What does the name Ared mean?

Ared is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ared in 2026?

In 2026, Ared ranks #6,523 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ared most popular?

Ared reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #6,263 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Ared a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ared is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ared?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ared include Abdull, Afsheen, Alterik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ared

Ared is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Ared's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #6,263. Use the chart and map above to compare Ared's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.