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Aric

boy name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
2
Peak era
1970s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

“A respelling of Eric, Old Norse, ever-ruler or sole ruler.”

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1970s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Aric peaked in the 1970s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Aric

Most people given the name Aric in the United States were born between 1970 and 2009. The Aric you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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The Aric deep dive

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