Arik
Transcription of a modern Hebrew diminutive of the Hebrew equivalent of Ariel.
Every Arik since 1965 — 2,613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arik
Arik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,316 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 2,613 American babies have been named Arik. Its peak came in 2000, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,316 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,274 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,809 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,415 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,125 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,691 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,699 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,801 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,599 |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,087 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,191 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,300 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,670 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,270 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,377 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,407 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,533 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,544 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,052 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,063 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,035 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1,911 |
| 2003 | 68 | #1,765 |
| 2002 | 79 | #1,557 |
| 2001 | 59 | #1,872 |
| 2000 | 81 | #1,498 |
| 1995 | 64 | #1,491 |
| 1990 | 60 | #1,454 |
| 1985 | 35 | #1,725 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,811 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,209 |
| 1970 | 19 | #2,063 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,555 |
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Famous people named Arik
- Arik Einstein Singer · 1939–2013
- Arik Benado Soccer player · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arik mean?
Transcription of a modern Hebrew diminutive of the Hebrew equivalent of Ariel.
How popular is the name Arik in 2025?
Arik ranked #3,316 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arik?
2,613 babies have been named Arik in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arik most popular?
Arik peaked in 2000, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Arik a boy or girl name?
Arik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arik rising or falling?
Arik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arik?
Well-known people named Arik include Arik Einstein (singer), Arik Benado (soccer player).