Aldrich
Meaningold ruler · Old English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,440 in 1909
6 babies were named Aldrich in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,075 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aldrich you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aldrich, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aldrich would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAldrich first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,440. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAldrich has slipped 4,075 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Aldrich means “old ruler”.
About the name Aldrich
Aldrich is a boy name of English origin meaning “old ruler”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ich”. US birth records list Aldrich for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 73 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,440 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 9.9 | 100,705 boys |
| 1920s | 7.7 | 129,702 boys |
| 1930s | 3.4 | 297,619 boys |
| 1940s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 497,512 boys |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 310,559 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 194,553 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,088 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Aldrich
What does the name Aldrich mean?
Aldrich means “old ruler” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Aldrich?
Aldrich has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Aldrich a boy or girl name?
Aldrich is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aldrich?
Aldrich ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,440).