Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Arick

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#2,091 (1993)

Total Babies

942

5-Yr Trend

+6%

1961

First Year

2024

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#2091

Peak Rank

942

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arick

Arick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 38 Aricks were born — ranking #2,091 that year. As of 2026, Arick ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 942 Aricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Arick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arick 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 Arick

What does the name Arick mean?

Arick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arick in 2026?

In 2026, Arick ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Arick most popular?

Arick reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #2,091 that year with 38 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Arick a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arick include Miner, Hjalmer, Armour. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arick

Arick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 942 births in the dataset. Arick's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #2,091. Use the chart and map above to compare Arick'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.