Aeries
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "pertaining to air or the sky".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Aeries. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Aeries today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aeries births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aeries. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aeries. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,351
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Aeries
Aeries is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 5 (23.8%) were male and 16 (76.2%) were female.
Aeries as a male name
- Ranked #12,351 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Aeries as a female name
- Ranked #13,499 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Popularity
Aeries: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aeries from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 11 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
Aeries 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 Aeries during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aeries' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aeries
The name Aeries has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "aer," which means "air" or "atmosphere." The name is believed to have been given to children born under favorable astrological conditions or during a significant celestial event, symbolizing a connection with the heavens.
In Greek mythology, there are references to Aeries as a minor deity associated with the wind and sky. The name is mentioned in some ancient texts, such as the works of the philosopher Aristotle, who spoke about the concept of the "aer" as one of the four classical elements.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aeries was a Greek philosopher and astronomer who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is credited with developing some of the earliest models for understanding the motions of celestial bodies and laying the foundations for the study of astronomy.
During the Roman era, the name Aeries gained popularity among the upper classes, and it was often given to children born into noble families. A notable figure from this period was Aeries Claudius, a Roman senator and military commander who served under the emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aeries was less common but still held significance in certain regions. One notable bearer was Aeries of Trebizond, a Byzantine princess and scholar who lived in the 14th century and was known for her writings on philosophy and theology.
During the Renaissance, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among intellectuals and artists who were fascinated by the classical Greek and Roman cultures. Aeries Michelangelo, an Italian painter and sculptor born in 1475, was a prominent figure of this era and is best known for his masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the sculptures of David and Pietà.
In the 17th century, Aeries Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and physics. His work laid the foundations for modern rationalism and influenced the development of Western philosophy.
People
Aeries + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aeries 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
Aeries: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aeries?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aeries 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Aeries a common name?
We classify Aeries as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aeries most popular?
The single biggest year for Aeries was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aeries is about 10 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 Aeries in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aeries a female name?
Yes, 76.2% of people registered as Aeries 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 Aeries still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aeries 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 Aeries 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 are named Aeries?
Want to know how many people have the name Aeries? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.