Ariane
2025 SSA
About Ariane
Ariane is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the French form of Ariadne. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name carries connotations of intelligence and helpfulness, derived from its mythological roots. Ariane has been moderately popular in France, Belgium, and other French-speaking regions, appreciated for its elegant sound and classical heritage. The name has gained additional modern recognition through its connection to European space programs, with the Ariane rockets named after this celestial-sounding moniker. With its combination of mythological depth, melodic pronunciation, and cross-cultural appeal, Ariane offers a sophisticated yet accessible option that balances traditional roots with contemporary style.
Pronounced ar-ee-AHN.
As of October 2026, Ariane ranked #6351 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #887 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,501 | 148 | 82.9 |
| 2015 | #1,657 | 129 | 72.3 |
| 2016 | #2,272 | 84 | 47.4 |
| 2017 | #3,489 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #3,682 | 41 | 24.1 |
| 2019 | #3,505 | 44 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,254 | 33 | 20.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Ariane on lists
Famous Arianes
- Ariane Wilhelmina Maxima Ines (b. 2007)
Princess of the Netherlands
- Ariane (Langner) de Rothschild
French businesswoman; wife of Benjamin de Rothschild
- Ariane "Ari" Bellamar
American reality TV personality ("Beverly Hills Nannies")
- Ariane Rinehart
American actress and singer
- Ariane Ascaride
French actress and screenwriter
- Ariane Nicole Andrew aka Cameron
American pro wrestler
- (Ariane) Louise Bourgoin
French actress, model and television presenter
- Ariane Friedrich
German Olympic high jumper
- Ariane Hingst
German footballer
- Ariane Koizumi
American model and actress
- Ariane Labed
Greek,French actress
- Ariane Mnouchkine
French stage director
- Ariane Moffatt
French,Canadian singer,songwriter
- Ariane Schluter
Dutch actress
- Ariane Sherine
English comedy writer and actress
- Dominique Ariane Swain
American actress
- Ariane Bourdain (b. 2007)
daughter of chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain
Ariane in pop culture
- Ariane Kusnetzowa
main character in 1920 novel "Ariane, jeune fille russe," by Jean Schopfer
- Ariane Chavasse
main character in film "Love in the Afternoon," inspired by Schopfer's "Ariane"
- Ariane
a character in RuneScape