Total births
1,102
Girls' name · since 1955
Aracelis
Aracelis has 1,102 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13717
- among girls today
- 1,102
- born since 1955
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
1,102 babies have been named Aracelis since 1955, making it today's #13717 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aracelis has been recorded 1,102 times among girls since 1955, currently ranked #13717 nationally and more common than 23% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2025.
- #13717 among girls today
- 1,102 born since 1955
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Aracelis is currently the #13717 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 1,102 born since 1955, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13717
- among girls today
- 1,102
- born since 1955
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Aracelis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13717
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Aracelis was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
35 babies were named Aracelis in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Aracelis compares
1,102 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Aracelis's all-time total is 188% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aracelis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,102 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aracelis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aracelis's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aracelis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#13,717
Active since
1955
Aracelis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (1971)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Aracelis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Aracelis's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Aracelis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 60
1950s
60 births
- 1960s
1960s
186 births
- 1970s
1970s
220 births
- 1980s
1980s
207 births
- 1990s
1990s
160 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s 71
2010s
71 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 220 births (20% of all-time use).
How Aracelis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aracelis's total volume
Aracelis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aracelis by state
Where Aracelis concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 423 | 38.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 30 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 14 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.0% |
New York share of Aracelis's total US births 38.4%
Even split
423 of 1,102 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aracelis? ▼
1,102 babies have been named Aracelis since 1955. It currently ranks #13717 among girls. The peak year was 1971 with 35 births.
When was Aracelis most popular? ▼
Aracelis was most popular in the 1970s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Aracelis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aracelis are New York (423 births), New Jersey (30 births), Pennsylvania (16 births).
How long has the name Aracelis been used? ▼
Aracelis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 71 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aracelis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arabella, Araceli, Aracely, Araya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aracelis's data
- Aracelis's decade-level peak was the 1970s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Araceliss (423 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Aracelis
Nearby Names Like Aracelis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aracelis
Arabella Girl
#207 27,957 births
Araceli Girl
#728 20,268 births
Aracely Girl
#1320 9,906 births
Araya Girl
#1081 4,188 births
Ara Girl
#3122 3,565 births
Compare Aracelis side by side: Aracelis vs Arabella Aracelis vs Araceli Aracelis vs Aracely
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aracelis
Kismet #13716
192 births · Peak 1973
Micha #13718
1,196 births · Peak 1990
Mishelle #13715
1,183 births · Peak 1969
Jany #13719
110 births · Peak 1987
Lorilei #13714
270 births · Peak 1968
Kayle #13720
4,028 births · Peak 2000
Alicea #13713
1,185 births · Peak 1998
Elesia #13721
341 births · Peak 1965
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1955–2025 (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. "Aracelis: #13717 Girls' Name - 1,102 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aracelis. 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 Aracelis 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 July 2026.