Declining since 2016, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Aldrich since 1909
Babies named Aldrich per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aldrich's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Aldrich is a rare name with deep English roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1909, and that year also marked its peak usage. The name has been in decline since 2016, reflecting a broader trend away from old-fashioned, surname-style given names. Its meaning of 'old, wise ruler' evokes strength and maturity. Aldrich is most common as a surname, from which its revived given-name usage likely draws. Despite its rarity, it has a classic appeal for parents seeking a distinctive but traditional name.
Aldrich is derived from the Old English elements 'eald' meaning 'old' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler.' It was a common name in Anglo-Saxon England, though it declined after the Norman Conquest. In modern times, it has been used primarily as a surname before being revived as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Rich, Ricky
Sibling names for Aldrich
Names that share Aldrich's style, for a brother or sister.
