Total births
1,017
Boys' name · since 1925
Aristotle
Aristotle has 1,017 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4225
- among boys today
- 1,017
- born since 1925
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
1,017 babies have been named Aristotle since 1925, making it today's #4225 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Aristotle recorded 1,017 times among boys since 1925, holding rank #4225 nationally today, ahead of 70% 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 1925 to 2025.
- #4225 among boys today
- 1,017 born since 1925
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aristotle is currently the #4225 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 1,017 born since 1925, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4225
- among boys today
- 1,017
- born since 1925
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Aristotle vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4225
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Aristotle was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
31 babies were named Aristotle in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Aristotle compares
1,017 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Aristotle's all-time total is 177% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aristotle | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,017 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aristotle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aristotle's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aristotle at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,225
Active since
1925
Aristotle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Aristotle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aristotle's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Aristotle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 32
1920s
32 births
- 1930s 7
1930s
7 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
103 births
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s
1990s
195 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
256 births
- 2020s
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 256 births (25% of all-time use).
How Aristotle 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 Aristotle's total volume
Aristotle vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aristotle by state
Where Aristotle concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Aristotle's total US births 8.1%
Even split
82 of 1,017 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aristotle? ▼
1,017 babies have been named Aristotle since 1925. It currently ranks #4225 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 31 births.
When was Aristotle most popular? ▼
Aristotle was most popular in the 2010s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Aristotle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aristotle are California (82 births), Illinois (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Aristotle been used? ▼
Records for Aristotle go back to 1925, giving 101 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aristotle? ▼
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 Aristotle's data
- Aristotle's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (256 total births) through the 2020s (123) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aristotles (82 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 Aristotle
Nearby Names Like Aristotle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aristotle
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 Aristotle side by side: Aristotle vs Ariel Aristotle vs Ari Aristotle vs Aric
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aristotle
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, 1925–2025 (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. "Aristotle: #4225 Boys' Name - 1,017 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aristotle. 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 Aristotle 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.