Arial Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Arial is a modern sans-serif typeface known for its clean and easy-to-read design.
Meaning of the Name Arial
Arial is a modern sans-serif typeface that was designed by Robin Nicholas and Patricia Saunders in 1982. It is widely used in digital and print media due to its clean and easy-to-read design. The name Arial is believed to have been derived from the word aeriel, which means pertaining to the air or atmosphere. It is a popular choice for body text and headings in various languages and is known for its versatility and legibility.
Popularity of the Name Arial
The popularity for the name Arial peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 69 births, which ranked number 3,354 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Arial had the most female births in 1991 with 69, which ranked number 1,996 out of 15,466 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Arial has declined sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 7 births, a decline of -66.67%. Among females, Arial has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 7 births, a decline of -66.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Arial
- 20 Year Trend of Arial: -88.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Arial: -66.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Arial: -66.67%
Popularity of Arial by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Arial. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Arial in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Arial is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Arial
- Total Births of Arial: 6 (-10.40%)
- Female Births of Arial: 6 (-10.40%)
Given the downward trend of Arial over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Arial have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.40%.