Aric
Aric is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eternal ruler or honorable ruler.
Origin and history
Aric is a Germanic name traditionally interpreted as a variant of Eric, meaning eternal ruler. It offers a distinct spelling variation while maintaining a familiar sound. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon choice but has maintained steady usage over several decades.
Popularity in the United States
7,626 babies in the United States have been named Aric since 1880. It ranks #1393 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1743.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 376 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,965 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,389 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,835 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,158 |
| 2010-2019 | 613 |
| 2020-2029 | 184 |
Famous people named Aric
- Aric Almirola: Racecar Driver, NASCAR Driver
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Aric developed as an alternative spelling of the traditional Scandinavian and Germanic name Eric.
- While never reaching top-tier popularity, Aric has been continuously recorded in U.S. birth data throughout the modern era.