Total births
711
Boys' name · since 1917
Aristides
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 711 babies named Aristides, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9999
- among boys today
- 711
- born since 1917
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
711 babies have been named Aristides since 1917, making it today's #9999 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Aristides recorded 711 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #9999 nationally today, ahead of 30% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #9999 among boys today
- 711 born since 1917
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aristides is currently the #9999 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 711 born since 1917, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9999
- among boys today
- 711
- born since 1917
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Aristides vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9999
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Aristides was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
17 babies were named Aristides in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
How Aristides compares
711 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Aristides's all-time total is 94% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aristides | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 711 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aristides's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aristides splits its recorded history at 1986: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aristides at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1982
Current rank
#9,999
Active since
1917
Aristides popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (1982)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Aristides by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Aristides's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Aristides births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
46 births
- 1930s 21
1930s
21 births
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s
1960s
66 births
- 1970s
1970s
70 births
- 1980s
1980s
102 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
- 2000s
2000s
109 births
- 2010s
2010s
99 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 113 births (16% of all-time use).
How Aristides 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 Aristides's total volume
Aristides vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aristides by state
Where Aristides concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 31 | 4.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.4% |
New York share of Aristides's total US births 4.4%
Even split
31 of 711 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aristides? ▼
711 babies have been named Aristides since 1917. It currently ranks #9999 among boys. The peak year was 1982 with 17 births.
When was Aristides most popular? ▼
Aristides was most popular in the 1990s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Aristides most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aristides are New York (31 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Aristides been used? ▼
Records for Aristides go back to 1917, giving 109 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aristides? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ariel, Ari, Aric, Arian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aristides's data
- Aristides's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (113 total births) through the 2020s (43) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Aristidess (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Aristides
Nearby Names Like Aristides
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aristides
Ariel Boy
#509 21,968 births
Ari Boy
#400 20,592 births
Aric Boy
#4343 7,626 births
Arian Boy
#865 6,712 births
Aries Boy
#700 4,755 births
Compare Aristides side by side: Aristides vs Ariel Aristides vs Ari Aristides vs Aric
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Rockford #10001
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Mickael #9996
1,492 births · Peak 1955
Franciszek #10002
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1,014 births · Peak 1999
Leron #10003
1,749 births · Peak 1991
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, 1917–2025 (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. "Aristides: #9999 Boys' Name - 711 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aristides. 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 Aristides 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.