Total births
542
Boys' name · since 1969
Aldrin
Aldrin has 542 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1969 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6925
- among boys today
- 542
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Aldrin currently ranks #6925 among boys' names in America, with 542 babies recorded since 1969.
Aldrin has 542 recorded births among boys since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6925 as of the latest data, more common than 52% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #6925 among boys today
- 542 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aldrin is currently the #6925 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 542 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6925
- among boys today
- 542
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Aldrin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6925
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Aldrin was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
22 babies were named Aldrin in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
How Aldrin compares
542 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Aldrin's all-time total is 48% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aldrin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 542 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aldrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aldrin's full recorded timeline at 2004, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aldrin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1969
Current rank
#6,925
Active since
1969
Aldrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1969)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Aldrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aldrin's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Aldrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 44
1980s
44 births
- 1990s
1990s
103 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s
2010s
151 births
- 2020s
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 151 births (28% of all-time use).
How Aldrin 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 Aldrin's total volume
Aldrin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aldrin by state
Where Aldrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 86 | 15.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Aldrin's total US births 15.9%
Even split
86 of 542 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aldrin? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 542 babies named Aldrin. Today it holds rank #6925 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 22 births.
When was Aldrin most popular? ▼
Aldrin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Aldrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aldrin are California (86 births), New York (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Aldrin been used? ▼
Records for Aldrin go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aldrin? ▼
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 Aldrin's data
- Aldrin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (151 total births) through the 2020s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aldrins (86 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 Aldrin
Nearby Names Like Aldrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aldrin
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 Aldrin side by side: Aldrin vs Alden Aldrin vs Aldo Aldrin vs Aldon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aldrin
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Aldrin: #6925 Boys' Name - 542 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aldrin. 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 Aldrin 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.