Declining since 2016, #2,691 for girls today.
Popularity of Aeris since 1998
Babies named Aeris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 544 |
| 2010s | 869 |
| 2020s | 403 |
Meaning & origin
Aeris entered U.S. naming records in 1998, and by 2017 it reached its highest rank at 2,691 (peak year). The name has since declined in use, particularly after 2016. With a 1-in-25,114 frequency in the latest year, it remains a relatively rare choice. Geographically, Aeris has seen modest popularity in Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas, suggesting a scattered but present following. Its recent trajectory places it among modern coinages that blend soft sounds with an ethereal feel.
Aeris first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1990s, likely arising as a creative respelling of Iris or as a feminization of the Latin word 'aer' (air). Its rise coincided with the popularity of video game characters such as Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII (1997), though a direct link is uncertain. The name has since been used steadily, peaking in 2017.
Where Aeris is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aeris” around the world
Where Aeris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aeri, Ari, Rissy
Sibling names for Aeris
Names that share Aeris's style, for a brother or sister.
