Ares
How to say it: AIR-iz · /ˈɛriz/
Greek god of war; etymology debated, possibly related to 'are' (bane, ruin). A bold mythological name.
Ares was the 302nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,157 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #173 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #302 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,157 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,865 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #173 |
| In France, 2025 | #310 among boys’ names, 165 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all usage of Ares belongs to recent decades. It stands at its height in the 2020s and looks set to climb further.
What goes with it
Pronounced AIR iz, the name blends soft and breathy sounds into a strong mythological statement. Atlas makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ares is about 1 in 120.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #310 for boys in 2025.
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