Aerith
A girl's name of English origin with 687 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aerith has 687 recorded U.S. births across 21+ years, peaking at 82 in 2021. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Aerith ranks #2400 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aerith is a girl's baby name coined for the iconic video game character Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII (1997), created by Square Enix. The name was intentionally designed as an anagram of 'Earth,' reflecting the character's deep connection to the Planet and its life force.
For generations of gamers, Aerith carries enormous emotional resonance as one of gaming's most beloved and heartbreaking characters.
EtymologyShow more
Aerith first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2003. A twenty-first-century entry, Aerith belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its English classification suggests a path from english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aerith has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 354 | #2511 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 267 | #5369 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 66 | #9955 | — |
The Story of Aerith
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Aerith is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aerith are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Aerith?
Only about 1 in every 48,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aerith — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2020s with 354 births that decade.
Aerith by the numbers
- Would fill 14 school buses
- Meeting one Aerith per day would take 1.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | #2400 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2703 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2489 |
| 2021 | 82 | #2250 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2712 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4162 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4238 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3846 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4851 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6243 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4458 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5837 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7463 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5064 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7523 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6096 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7083 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10141 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10628 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15827 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024