UK boy's name
Aristotelis
Of Greek origin meaning "the best purpose" or "excellence of purpose".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aristotelis is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aristotelis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Aristotelis. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aristotelis ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 boys were registered as Aristotelis.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aristotelis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Aristotelis mean?
The given name Aristotelis is derived from the ancient Greek name Aristoteles, which was borne by the renowned philosopher Aristotle. The name is a combination of the Greek words "aristos" meaning "best" and "telos" meaning "end" or "purpose". It is believed to signify "the best purpose" or "the highest aim".
The name Aristoteles first appeared in ancient Greek texts and records dating back to the 4th century BC. It was the name of one of the most influential philosophers of all time, Aristotle, who lived from 384 BC to 322 BC. His works had a profound impact on various fields including logic, metaphysics, physics, and ethics.
In addition to Aristotle, the name Aristotelis was also borne by several other notable figures throughout history. One of them was Aristotelis Valaoritis, a Greek mathematician and physicist who lived from 1824 to 1879. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was known for his work on the theory of equations.
Another individual with the name Aristotelis was Aristotelis Pavlou Valaoritis, a Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1924 to 1928. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Second Hellenic Republic and worked towards modernizing the country's institutions.
Aristotelis Onassis, born in 1906 and died in 1975, was a Greek shipping magnate and one of the wealthiest men in the world during his lifetime. He was known for his business acumen and his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy, the former First Lady of the United States.
In the field of literature, Aristotelis Valaoritis, born in 1928 and died in 2010, was a renowned Greek poet and writer. He received numerous awards and accolades for his poetic works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Aristotelis throughout history. The name has its roots in ancient Greek culture and has been associated with intellectual pursuits, leadership, and achievements across various disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aristotelis over time
The chart below shows babies named Aristotelis registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aristotelis, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aristotelis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aristotelis was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4221 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4412 | 14 | 4 |
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
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FAQ
Aristotelis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aristotelis in the UK right now?
In 2023, Aristotelis was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aristotelis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Aristotelis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aristotelis?
Of Greek origin meaning "the best purpose" or "excellence of purpose".
How many people are called Aristotelis in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Aristotelis across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.