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1960

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#731

Peak Rank

5K

Total Count

63

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Ariadne

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Ariadne is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Cretan Greek words ari, a prefix meaning most, and adnos, meaning holy. It is often given in reference to the story of Ariadne from Greek mythology.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariadne%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariadne%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Ariadne](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Angelica_Kauffmann_Ariane_donne_une_pelote_%C3%A0_Th%C3%A9s%C3%A9e.jpg/330px-Angelica_Kauffmann_Ariane_donne_une_pelote_%C3%A0_Th%C3%A9s%C3%A9e.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariadne%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

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## The Story of Ariadne

Ariadne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 389 Ariadnes were born — ranking #731 that year. As of 2026, Ariadne ranks #1,219 for baby girls with 192 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 5K Ariadnes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Ariadne

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

* [Ariane](/ariane)
* Ariad
* [Ariana](/ariana)
* [Arianna](/arianna)
* [Oriana](/oriana)
* [Orianna](/orianna)
* [Mariana](/mariana)
* [Arion](/arion)
* [Arien](/arien)
* [Erion](/erion)
* [Ariat](/ariat)
* [Maryanna](/maryanna)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ariadne

What does the name Ariadne mean?

Ariadne is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Cretan Greek words ari, a prefix meaning most, and adnos, meaning holy. It is often given in reference to the story of Ariadne from Greek mythology.

How popular is Ariadne in 2026?

In 2026, Ariadne ranks #1,219 among girls' names in the U.S., with 192 babies given the name that year.

When was Ariadne most popular?

Ariadne reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #731 that year with 389 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ariadne most popular?

Ariadne has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ariadne.

Is Ariadne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ariadne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ariadne include Lulie, Arthur, Love. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧LuliePeak #731](/lulie)[👧ArthurPeak #731](/arthur)[👧LovePeak #731](/love)[👧WilliaPeak #731](/willia)[👧EarleanPeak #731](/earlean)[👧SavanaPeak #731](/savana)[👧ElaynePeak #731](/elayne)[👧MairaPeak #731](/maira)

## About the name Ariadne 

Ariadne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Ariadne's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #731\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ariadne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2016 → ](/year/2016)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.