Total births
1,154
Boys' name · since 1996
Arath
1,154 babies named Arath in U.S. Social Security records since 1996, with the highest year being 2002. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2987
- among boys today
- 1,154
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arath is the #2987 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,154 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Arath recorded 1,154 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #2987 nationally today, ahead of 79% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #2987 among boys today
- 1,154 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arath is currently the #2987 boys' name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 1,154 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2987
- among boys today
- 1,154
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Arath vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2987
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Arath was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
110 babies were named Arath in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Arath compares
1,154 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Arath's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arath | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,154 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 110 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arath's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arath's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 110, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arath at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#2,987
Active since
1996
Arath popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Arath by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arath's strongest decade.
686 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Arath births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s
2000s
686 births
- 2010s 254
2010s
254 births
- 2020s 173
2020s
173 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 686 births (59% of all-time use).
How Arath 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 Arath's total volume
Arath vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arath by state
Where Arath concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 366 | 31.7% |
| #2 | California | | 276 | 23.9% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 71 | 6.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Arath's total US births 31.7%
Even split
366 of 1,154 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arath? ▼
1,154 babies have been named Arath since 1996. It currently ranks #2987 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 110 births.
When was Arath most popular? ▼
Arath was most popular in the 2000s decade with 686 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Arath most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arath are Texas (366 births), California (276 births), Arizona (71 births).
How long has the name Arath been used? ▼
Arath has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Arath? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aram, Aramis, Ara, Aran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arath's data
- Arath's decade-level peak was the 2000s (686 total births); usage has since declined to 173 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Araths (366 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Arath
Nearby Names Like Arath
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arath
Aram Boy
#1624 3,310 births
Aramis Boy
#2887 2,253 births
Ara Boy
#6212 1,301 births
Aran Boy
#3638 974 births
Arash Boy
#6271 973 births
Compare Arath side by side: Arath vs Aram Arath vs Aramis Arath vs Ara
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arath
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Arath: #2987 Boys' Name - 1,154 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arath. 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 Arath 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.