How Many People Are Named Aldrich?
Complete statistics for the name Aldrich: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aldrich means 'old ruler' and is quite rare, with only 1 in 871,777 Americans bearing this name. That's just 379 people in the US today. Interestingly, Aldrich peaked in popularity in 2017 with 18 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 608 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aldrich Through the Generations
Aldrich has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among younger generations, despite its very rare status. The name's current living bearers span a wide age range, with 250 under 30, 106 aged between 30 and 60, and 252 over 60. This distribution indicates a significant skew towards older individuals, with 41% being over 60, which gives the name a somewhat older-generation feel. However, the trend suggests that Aldrich is becoming more popular among new parents, making it a name that bridges both old and new traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aldrich's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Aldrich
How Many People Have the Name Aldrich?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,600 people in the United States currently share the name Aldrich. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,967 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Aldrich a Common or Rare Name?
Aldrich is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Aldrich Mean?
Aldrich means "old ruler" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aldrich in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Aldrich Most Popular?
The name Aldrich reached peak popularity in 2017, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Aldrich?
Approximately 16,600 people named Aldrich live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,600. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,967 Americans.
Is Aldrich a rare name?
Aldrich is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,967 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aldrich mean?
Aldrich means "old ruler" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Aldrich more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Aldrich are male and 0% are female.
When was Aldrich most popular?
Aldrich peaked in 2017 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.