Aerial

Primarily a girl's name of Latin origin with 1,994 recorded births. Also given to 6 boys.

Girl's nameAlso boy's#8930 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

Aerial is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from aerius meaning 'of the air' or 'ethereal.' With its association with the sky and with Ariel — the beloved mermaid of Disney's The Little Mermaid — Aerial has a dreamy, free-spirited quality that bridges the sea and the sky.

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Phonetically, Aerial belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Aerial’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

1,994

Total births

Since 1981

1991

Peak

132 births

1981

First recorded

44 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aerial was #3900 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8930, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1981Peak: 1991 (132 births)Current: #8930

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aerial
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	67	#8472	▼
2010s	292	#5021	▼
2000s	456	#3434	▼
1990s	871	#1765	▲
1980s	308	#3407	—

The Story of Aerial

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1991, Aerial is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Aerial are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.

How rare is Aerial?

Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Aerial — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1990s with 871 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Aerial by the numbers

Would fill 42 school buses
Meeting one Aerial per day would take 5.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(44 years, 1981–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aerial
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	11	#8930	+4 (57.1%)
2023	7	#12205	-5 (-41.7%)
2022	12	#8548	-9 (-42.9%)
2021	21	#5748	+5 (31.3%)
2020	16	#6930	-2 (-11.1%)
2019	18	#6419	-9 (-33.3%)
2018	27	#4889	+10 (58.8%)
2017	17	#6812	-2 (-10.5%)
2016	19	#6405	-17 (-47.2%)
2015	36	#4071	-13 (-26.5%)
2014	49	#3273	+12 (32.4%)
2013	37	#4004	+4 (12.1%)
2012	33	#4387	+7 (26.9%)
2011	26	#5210	-4 (-13.3%)
2010	30	#4736	-1 (-3.2%)
2009	31	#4681	-9 (-22.5%)
2008	40	#3939	+3 (8.1%)
2007	37	#4132	-15 (-28.8%)
2006	52	#3177	+8 (18.2%)
2005	44	#3404	+8 (22.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Aerial as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Aerial has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 1991.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1991

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aerial a boy's or girl's name?

Aerial is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Aerial most popular?

Aerial reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 132 births that year. It is currently ranked #8930 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Aerial?

Aerial is currently ranked #8930 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,994 babies since 1981.

Can Aerial be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Aerial is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #8930. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2024