Aerith
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "aer" meaning air or sky.
Name Census estimates that about 682 living Americans carry the first name Aerith. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aerith today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aerith births was 2021 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aerith. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aerith with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
682
~ 1 in 502,572 Americans
Peak year
2021
82 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,400
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Aerith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aerith from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 354 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aerith by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aerith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aeriths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Aerith, while Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aerith
The name Aerith has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "aer," which means "air" or "breeze." This connection to the element of air suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of freedom, lightness, and the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aerith can be found in Greek mythology. In the epic poem "The Iliad," written by Homer around the 8th century BCE, there is a character named Aerithoos, who was a herald during the Trojan War. While not an exact match, this name shares similarities with Aerith and may have served as an inspiration for its later use.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Aerith appeared in various historical records and documents. One notable individual from this period was Aerith of Constantinople, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. She was renowned for her work in the fields of logic and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 16th century, there was a famous Italian artist named Aerith Veneziano, who was born in 1512 and died in 1588. She was a skilled painter and was known for her vibrant depictions of landscapes and natural scenes, often incorporating elements of the air and sky into her works.
Another notable figure with the name Aerith was Aerith Nikolaevna, a Russian noble and philanthropist who lived from 1825 to 1901. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the underprivileged in her community.
In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the name Aerith was Aerith Gainsborough, a fictional character from the popular video game series "Final Fantasy." First appearing in the 1997 game "Final Fantasy VII," she quickly became an iconic and beloved character, known for her kind and gentle nature, as well as her connection to the planet's life force.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have carried the name Aerith throughout the centuries. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek, the name has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, taking on new meanings and associations in different contexts.
People
Aerith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aerith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aerith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aerith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 682 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aerith going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 502,572 US residents.
Is Aerith a common name?
We classify Aerith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 687 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aerith most popular?
The single biggest year for Aerith was 2021, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aerith is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aerith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aerith a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aerith in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aerith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aerith in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aerith can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aerith?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Aerith on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.