How old is someone named Aric?
The average Aric is 36 years old.
Half of all living Arics are between 26 and 48.
When was Aric popular?
Parents have been choosing Aric less often since its peak in 1977; 24 babies got the name in 2025.
Popular names of 1977 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 79 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 376 | 310 |
| 1970s | 1,970 | 1,800 |
| 1980s | 1,389 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,835 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 1,158 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 613 | 610 |
| 2020s | 184 | 180 |
How many Arics are still alive?
About 7,200 Arics are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 7,600 babies named Aric since 1946.
Nearly every Aric ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aric?
About one in three living Arics are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 30%
- Millennial 34%
- Gen Z 26%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Aric an old name?
Somewhat. Aric is older than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Aric a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Arics are men.
Names the same age as Aric
NAME TWIN
Aric's name twin is Shane. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shane's age curve is the closest match to Aric's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Aric
How old is the average Aric?
The average Aric in the US is 36 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aric?
About 7,200 Arics are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,600 babies given the name since 1946.
When was the name Aric most popular?
In 1977, when about 270 baby boys were named Aric.
Is Aric a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 34% of living Arics, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this