Total births
397
Boys' name · since 1992
Ariston
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 397 babies named Ariston, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5346
- among boys today
- 397
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ariston is the #5346 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 397 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Ariston recorded 397 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #5346 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #5346 among boys today
- 397 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ariston is currently the #5346 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 397 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5346
- among boys today
- 397
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Ariston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5346
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Ariston was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
34 babies were named Ariston in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Ariston compares
397 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Ariston's all-time total is 8% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ariston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 397 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ariston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ariston splits its recorded history at 2012: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ariston at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#5,346
Active since
1992
Ariston popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Ariston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ariston's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Ariston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
89 births
- 2010s
2010s
208 births
- 2020s
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 208 births (52% of all-time use).
Ariston by state
Where Ariston concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.5% |
California share of Ariston's total US births 4.5%
Even split
18 of 397 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ariston? ▼
Ariston has been given to 397 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5346 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Ariston most popular? ▼
Ariston was most popular in the 2010s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Ariston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ariston are California (18 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Ariston been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ariston since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ariston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ariel, Ari, Aric, Arian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ariston's data
- Ariston's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (208 total births) through the 2020s (89) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aristons (18 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 Ariston
Nearby Names Like Ariston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ariston
Ariel Boy
#509 21,968 births
Ari Boy
#400 20,592 births
Aric Boy
#4343 7,626 births
Arian Boy
#865 6,712 births
Aries Boy
#700 4,755 births
Compare Ariston side by side: Ariston vs Ariel Ariston vs Ari Ariston vs Aric
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Ariston: #5346 Boys' Name - 397 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ariston. 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 Ariston 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.