Ares Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ares is of Greek origin and means 'war'. The name has evolved from its ancient Greek roots to modern usage, symbolizing strength and aggression. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity due to its mythological connections.
The name Ares is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ares has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ares' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2126th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 553rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 27544th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5995th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ares' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ares"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛəriz/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Ares is derived from the ancient Greek word for 'battle' or 'war'. It is associated with the Greek god of war, Ares, who embodies the violent and chaotic aspects of warfare.
Meaning
war
Language Evolution
Ares (Ancient Greek), Ares (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
Ares has been used since ancient times in Greek mythology, and the name gained further recognition during the Renaissance as interest in classical mythology revived.
Variants & Derivatives
Arian, Ari, Aris
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ares is perceived as a strong and powerful name, often associated with masculinity and martial prowess, largely influenced by its mythological roots.
Famous People
Ares, the Greek god of war, Ares, a character in various works of literature and media
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ares"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ares"
"Ares" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2126th of 24088 | 919 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 553rd of 23106 | 6,190 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 27544th of 35406 | 15 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5995th of 30306 | 248 |
Regional Popularity of "Ares" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.96% 2060th/4582 |
41.17% 2126th/5164 |
30.04% 2197th/7313 |
19.75% 1474th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.74% 627th/3984 |
13.68% 614th/4487 |
8.66% 591st/6822 |
7.06% 443rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ares" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
81.41% 5554th/6822 |
70.49% 4424th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ares"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ares" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.