Declining since 2016, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Aaric since 1972
Babies named Aaric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Aaric is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1972, likely as a creative respelling of Eric or Aaron. It reached its peak popularity in 2016, when it was given to a handful of boys, but has been declining in use since that year. As of 2025, the name ranks 8,243rd nationally, with roughly 1 in 189,786 male births receiving the name. While it has not recorded significant usage in any particular state, its distinctive spelling and familiar sound make it a subtle alternative to more common names like Eric or Aaron.
Aaric first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, likely as a creative respelling of Eric (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler') or Aaron (of Hebrew origin, meaning 'mountain of strength'). Its spelling with a double 'a' follows a modern trend of phonetic or distinctive variations.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aaric
Names that share Aaric's style, for a brother or sister.
