Will my child share the name Arrietty with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Arrietty per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arrietty in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arrietty becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arrietty is rising: up 294 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,351 in 2021.

Is Arrietty a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arrietty is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Arrietty a popular baby name in the United States?

Arrietty does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Arrietty

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Arrietty is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arrietty in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Arrietty

Arrietty is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 628 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1351 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Arrietty is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arrietty in their class.