boy name
Ares
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#290 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ares in the US, 1880–2025
Ares first appears in US records in 1983. It peaked in 2025, when 1,157 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,157.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ares a boy or a girl name?
Ares is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Ares?
In 2025, Ares ranked #290 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ares most popular?
Ares was most popular in 2025, when about 1,157 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.