Aramis first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Aramis has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Aramis

A masculine French name that may derive from the Greek word "aramis" meaning harmony or blend.

Popularity of Aramis by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Aramis is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 92% of people named Aramis being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 44 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Aramis.

Year	Male Count	Female Count
2024	44	0
2023	47	0
2022	47	6
2021	48	7
2020	49	0
2019	57	7
2018	44	0
2017	55	0
2016	61	5
2015	47	0
2014	38	5
2013	50	0
2012	50	0
2011	37	0
2010	52	0
2009	53	0
2008	68	0
2007	67	0
2006	68	0
2005	76	0
2004	77	6
2003	67	0
2002	50	7
2001	65	7
2000	59	0
1999	58	0
1998	43	7
1997	36	7
1996	47	6
1995	26	8
1994	39	13
1993	39	6
1992	52	9
1991	37	7
1990	60	13
1989	55	16
1988	36	12
1987	52	6
1986	27	6
1985	30	7
1984	31	6
1983	17	7
1982	20	5
1981	15	0
1980	13	5
1979	15	0
1978	19	0
1977	11	0
1976	17	0
1975	12	0

The history of the first name Aramis

The name Aramis is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the name Arami, a variant of the biblical name Aram. Aram was a historical region in ancient Syria, known as Aramea in Greek. The name Aram is thought to stem from the Semitic root "rm," meaning "highland" or "high land."

The name Aramis gained widespread recognition due to its association with one of the main characters, a musketeer named Aramis, in Alexandre Dumas' classic novel "The Three Musketeers," published in 1844. This literary work played a significant role in popularizing the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aramis can be found in the 17th century. Aramis was the nom de guerre of René d'Herblay, a French Jesuit and musketeer portrayed in Dumas' novel. The character was born in 1614 and became a pivotal figure in the story's events.

In the realm of historical figures, Aramis has been associated with a few notable individuals. One such person was Aramis Ayala, a Cuban baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2008. He was born in 1973 and played for teams like the Montreal Expos and Washington Nationals.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Aramis Quintero, a Venezuelan actor and singer born in 1935. He gained fame for his roles in several telenovelas and for his successful music career in Latin America.

In the world of sports, Aramis Ramirez, a Dominican professional baseball player, carried the name. He was born in 1978 and played in Major League Baseball for teams like the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers from 1998 to 2015.

Aramis Naglič, a Slovenian basketball player born in 1981, is another notable figure with this name. He played for various European basketball clubs and represented the Slovenian national team in international competitions.

While the name Aramis has its roots in French literature and culture, it has transcended boundaries and gained recognition across various fields and nationalities over the centuries, becoming a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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