Total births
575
Boys' name · since 1972
Aaric
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 575 babies named Aaric, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7903
- among boys today
- 575
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
575 babies have been named Aaric since 1972, making it today's #7903 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aaric has been recorded 575 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #7903 nationally and more common than 45% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #7903 among boys today
- 575 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Aaric is currently the #7903 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 575 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7903
- among boys today
- 575
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Aaric vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7903
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Aaric was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
35 babies were named Aaric in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Aaric compares
575 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aaric's all-time total is 57% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aaric | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 575 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aaric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aaric splits its recorded history at 2005: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aaric at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#7,903
Active since
1972
Aaric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Aaric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aaric's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Aaric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 86
1990s
86 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
244 births
- 2020s 55
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 244 births (42% of all-time use).
How Aaric compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aaric's total volume
Aaric vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aaric by state
Where Aaric concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 4.5% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Aaric's total US births 4.5%
Even split
26 of 575 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aaric? ▼
Aaric has been given to 575 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7903 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Aaric most popular? ▼
Aaric was most popular in the 2010s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Aaric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aaric are Texas (26 births), California (13 births).
How long has the name Aaric been used? ▼
Aaric has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aaric? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aaron, Aarav, Aarush, Aaryan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aaric's data
- Aaric's decade-level peak was the 2010s (244 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Aarics (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aaric
Nearby Names Like Aaric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aaric
Aaron Boy
#79 614,462 births
Aarav Boy
#676 8,209 births
Aarush Boy
#1618 3,060 births
Aaryan Boy
#2130 2,149 births
Aarron Boy
1,240 births
Compare Aaric side by side: Aaric vs Aaron Aaric vs Aarav Aaric vs Aarush
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aaric: #7903 Boys' Name - 575 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aaric. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aaric draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.