Aric
Every Aric since 1946 — 7,631 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aric
Aric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,259 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 7,631 American babies have been named Aric. Its peak came in 1977, when 265 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,333 |
| 2023 | — | — | 32 | #3,571 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,539 |
| 2021 | — | — | 36 | #3,246 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,140 |
| 2019 | — | — | 44 | #2,810 |
| 2018 | — | — | 50 | #2,548 |
| 2017 | — | — | 58 | #2,273 |
| 2016 | — | — | 63 | #2,171 |
| 2015 | — | — | 61 | #2,212 |
| 2014 | — | — | 59 | #2,257 |
| 2013 | — | — | 58 | #2,228 |
| 2012 | — | — | 70 | #2,004 |
| 2011 | — | — | 67 | #2,018 |
| 2010 | — | — | 83 | #1,779 |
| 2009 | — | — | 83 | #1,797 |
| 2008 | — | — | 107 | #1,516 |
| 2007 | — | — | 91 | #1,670 |
| 2006 | — | — | 122 | #1,340 |
| 2005 | — | — | 112 | #1,343 |
| 2004 | — | — | 110 | #1,335 |
| 2003 | — | — | 107 | #1,305 |
| 2002 | — | — | 122 | #1,160 |
| 2001 | — | — | 153 | #997 |
| 2000 | — | — | 151 | #983 |
| 1995 | — | — | 193 | #772 |
| 1990 | — | — | 213 | #697 |
| 1985 | — | — | 133 | #768 |
| 1980 | — | — | 166 | #672 |
| 1975 | — | — | 210 | #557 |
| 1970 | — | — | 147 | #678 |
| 1965 | — | — | 50 | #1,043 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,694 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,572 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aric in 2025?
Aric ranked #4,259 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aric?
7,631 babies have been named Aric in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aric most popular?
Aric peaked in 1977, when 265 newborns received the name.
Is Aric a boy or girl name?
Aric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aric rising or falling?
Aric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.