How Many People Are Named Aria?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Aria

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 10,548 living people in the United States currently have the first name Aria. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 12,042 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #204 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~10,548CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)12,042Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#204U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1980 (251 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~10,548
Historical Births (SSA)
12,042
All-Time Rank
#204
Historical Peak
1980

Key Insights for Aria

Estimated Living Bearers
~10,548 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#204
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1980
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
13.4% Male · 86.6% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-29%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~1,319 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Aria

Living Population Model
~10,548

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
12,042

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
9,836

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
40.1 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1980

Highest annual total: 251 registrations in 1980.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-29%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Aria has experienced a 29% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Aria (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1980 (~251 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010881276
2011821171
2012771166
2013721062
201467958
201562953
201658850
201754846
201851744
201947740
202045639
202142636
202239534
202337532
202430030

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
14/100
1950s
36/100
1960s
67/100
1970s
94/100
1980s
98/100
1990s
76/100
2000s
51/100
2010s
26/100
2020s
8/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Aria has been predominantly feminine (86.6% female vs 13.4% male).

Male: 13.4% (~1,613 births)Female: 86.6% (~10,429 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Aria

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Aria in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Aria appeared 9,836 times, ranking #27 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
9,836 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#27
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Aria Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~1,319 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~1,31912.5%
Texas (TX)~9709.2%
Florida (FL)~7176.8%
New York (NY)~6436.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~4224%
Illinois (IL)~4113.9%
Ohio (OH)~3803.6%
Georgia (GA)~3483.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 10,548 people named Aria are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 40.1 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Aria: 40.1 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aria

How many people in the U.S. are named Aria?

Approximately 10,548 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Aria. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 12,042 birth applications for Aria between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Aria?

Aria ranks #204 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Aria comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Aria most popular in America?

The name Aria reached its peak historical popularity in 1980, when 251 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Aria?

Aria has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Aria?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Aria has been predominantly feminine (86.6% female vs 13.4% male).

Where is the name Aria most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Aria resides in California, with approximately 1,319 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Aria in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Aria appeared 9,836 times in census returns, ranking #27 in official 2020 returns.

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