Total births
1,201
Boys' name · since 2007
Aariv
Aariv has 1,201 recorded births since 2007 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1071
- among boys today
- 1,201
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Aariv is the #1071 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,201 recorded since 2007.
Social Security Administration records show Aariv recorded 1,201 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #1071 nationally today, ahead of 93% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #1071 among boys today
- 1,201 born since 2007
- 2020s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aariv is currently the #1071 boys' name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 1,201 born since 2007, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1071
- among boys today
- 1,201
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Aariv vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1071
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Aariv was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
204 babies were named Aariv in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Aariv compares
1,201 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aariv's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aariv | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,201 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 204 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aariv's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aariv's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 204, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aariv at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,071
Active since
2007
Aariv popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 204
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Aariv by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Aariv's strongest decade.
847 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Aariv births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
341 births
- 2020s
2020s
847 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 847 births (71% of all-time use).
How Aariv compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aariv's total volume
Aariv vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aariv by state
Where Aariv concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 223 | 18.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 108 | 9.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 99 | 8.2% |
| #4 | Washington | | 44 | 3.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 40 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 33 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 30 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 30 | 2.5% |
California share of Aariv's total US births 18.6%
Even split
223 of 1,201 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Aariv appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aariv? ▼
1,201 babies have been named Aariv since 2007. It currently ranks #1071 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 204 births.
When was Aariv most popular? ▼
Aariv was most popular in the 2020s decade with 847 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Aariv most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aariv are California (223 births), New Jersey (108 births), Texas (99 births).
How long has the name Aariv been used? ▼
Aariv has been recorded in Social Security data since 2007, spanning 19 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aariv? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aaron, Aarav, Aarush, Aaryan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aariv's data
- California records the most Aarivs (223 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aariv
Nearby Names Like Aariv
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aariv
Aaron Boy
#79 614,462 births
Aarav Boy
#676 8,209 births
Aarush Boy
#1618 3,060 births
Aaryan Boy
#2130 2,149 births
Aarron Boy
1,240 births
Compare Aariv side by side: Aariv vs Aaron Aariv vs Aarav Aariv vs Aarush
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Aariv
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Larry #1068
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Gadiel #1074
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2007–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aariv: #1071 Boys' Name - 1,201 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aariv. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aariv draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.