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Aldrich

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Pronounced AWL-drich /ˈɔl.drɪtʃ/High

Meaning: From the Old English/Germanic Aldric — ald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler/power', hence 'an old/wise ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: An old/wise ruler: Aldrich is Germanic/English. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic, English

MeaningFrom the Old English/Germanic Aldric — ald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler/power', hence 'an old/wise ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#10744 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 614

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aldrich comes from the Old English/Germanic Aldric — ald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler/power', hence 'an old/wise ruler'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AWL-drich').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, an-old-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aldrich joins the Old English ald ('old') and ric ('ruler'), hence 'an old/wise ruler' — a crisp, classic name (said 'AWL-drich').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Aldrich — Old English etymology

Variations

AldricAldridgeEldridge

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aldrich mean?

Aldrich is Germanic/English for 'an old/wise ruler' (ald + ric).

How do you pronounce Aldrich?

It's said AWL-drich /ˈɔl.drɪtʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aldrich a boy or girl name?

Aldrich is a boy's name.

How popular is Aldrich?

Aldrich is a very rare name in the U.S.