Aristides
Meaningson of the best · Greek
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,576 in 1968
9 babies were named Aristides in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,779 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aristides you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Aristides
Aristides de Sousa Mendes
Portuguese diplomat (1885–1954)
Choose Aristides and your child shares a first name with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Aristides, like who?” Aristides de Sousa Mendes's Wikipedia article is available in 29 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aristides, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aristides would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAristides first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1968, when it ranked #2,576. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAristides has climbed 3,779 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Aristides means “son of the best”.
About the name Aristides
Aristides is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “son of the best”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-des”. US birth records list Aristides for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 80 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #2,576 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 461,538 boys |
| 1920s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1930s | 2.0 | 502,513 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 289,855 boys |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 237,530 boys |
| 1980s | 5.5 | 180,505 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,010 boys |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 190,114 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 240,000 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Aristides
What does the name Aristides mean?
Aristides means “son of the best” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Aristides?
Aristides has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Aristides a boy or girl name?
Aristides is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aristides?
Aristides ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#2,576).