Total births
614
Boys' name · since 1909
Aldrich
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 614 babies named Aldrich, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9944
- among boys today
- 614
- born since 1909
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Aldrich currently ranks #9944 among boys' names in America, with 614 babies recorded since 1909.
Social Security Administration records show Aldrich recorded 614 times among boys since 1909, holding rank #9944 nationally today, ahead of 30% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 2025.
- #9944 among boys today
- 614 born since 1909
- 2010s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aldrich is currently the #9944 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 614 born since 1909, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9944
- among boys today
- 614
- born since 1909
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Aldrich vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9944
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Aldrich was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
18 babies were named Aldrich in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Aldrich compares
614 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Aldrich's all-time total is 67% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aldrich | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 614 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aldrich's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aldrich's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aldrich at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#9,944
Active since
1909
Aldrich popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Aldrich by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aldrich's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Aldrich births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
77 births
- 1920s
1920s
85 births
- 1930s 35
1930s
35 births
- 1940s 27
1940s
27 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
97 births
- 2020s
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 97 births (16% of all-time use).
How Aldrich 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 Aldrich's total volume
Aldrich vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aldrich by state
Where Aldrich concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Aldrich's total US births 2.8%
Even split
17 of 614 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aldrich? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 614 babies named Aldrich. Today it holds rank #9944 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 18 births.
When was Aldrich most popular? ▼
Aldrich was most popular in the 2010s decade with 97 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Aldrich most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aldrich are California (17 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Aldrich been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aldrich since 1909 -- 117 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aldrich? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alden, Aldo, Aldon, Aldair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aldrich's data
- Aldrich's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (97 total births) through the 2020s (55) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aldrichs (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Aldrich
Nearby Names Like Aldrich
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aldrich
Alden Boy
#576 18,221 births
Aldo Boy
#995 17,728 births
Aldon Boy
#5081 1,618 births
Aldair Boy
#3316 1,454 births
Alder Boy
#1425 1,363 births
Compare Aldrich side by side: Aldrich vs Alden Aldrich vs Aldo Aldrich vs Aldon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aldrich
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1909–2025 (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. "Aldrich: #9944 Boys' Name - 614 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aldrich. 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 Aldrich 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 June 2026.