Boy · #7,466 in 2026

Aaric

Name: Popularity of the name Aaric in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aaric, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,466

Peak Rank

#3,230 (2016)

Total Babies

582

5-Yr Trend

-60%

1972

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3230

Peak Rank

582

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aaric

Aaric first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 35 Aarics were born — ranking #3,230 that year. As of 2026, Aaric ranks #7,466 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-60%). In total, more than 582 Aarics have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Aaric

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aaric is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aric
Arak
Arrack
Arrak
Eric
Erik
Erick
Erich
Oric
Auric
Arik
Orick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aaric

What does the name Aaric mean?

Aaric is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aaric in 2026?

In 2026, Aaric ranks #7,466 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Aaric most popular?

Aaric reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,230 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aaric most popular?

Aaric has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aaric.

Is Aaric a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aaric is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aaric?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aaric include Zaevion, Reyden, Dominico. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aaric

Aaric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 582 births in the dataset. Aaric's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Aaric's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.