Aristotelis is a Greek masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek word 'aristos', which means 'the best' or 'excellent', and 'telos', meaning 'end', 'purpose', or 'goal'. Therefore, Aristotelis can be translated as 'the one who has reached his goal' or 'the one who has fulfilled his purpose'.
The name Aristotelis is most famously associated with Aristotle (384-322 BC), the influential Greek philosopher and polymath. Born in Stagira, Greece, Aristotle was a student of Plato and later tutored Alexander the Great. His writings cover a wide range of subjects including logic, ethics, physics, metaphysics, politics, poetry, and theater. Due to his vast knowledge and profound insights, Aristotle is often referred to as 'the master of those who know'.
The name Aristotelis was popular among Greeks throughout history but fell out of favor in the modern era. However, it has seen a recent resurgence in popularity due to its historical significance and unique sound. Today, Aristotelis is still predominantly used in Greece but can also be found among Greek communities around the world.
In terms of its usage as a given name, Aristotelis is often shortened to Ari or Teli in everyday life. Despite its length, the full form of the name carries a powerful and majestic quality that reflects its origin and historical significance.
The given statistics illustrate the occurrences of the name Aristotelis over a span of several decades in the United States. Between 1976 and 2020, there were a total of 55 babies born with this unique name.
Here's an overview of these births year by year:
* In the late 70s to early 80s (1976 and 1985), five children named Aristotelis each year welcomed into families in America.
* The name continued its steady appearance through the late 80s with another five births in 1989.
* After a gap of over a decade, three more babies were born with this name: two in 2002 and one additional birth in 2005 (totaling seven births for that year).
* The frequency of the name then returned to its usual pattern, with five births each recorded in 2014 and 2018.
* A notable spike occurred in recent years: eight babies named Aristotelis were born in 2016.
* In the past couple of years (2019 and 2020), five children have been named Aristotelis respectively.
This data suggests that although it's not one of the most common names, Aristotelis has maintained a steady presence among newborns in the United States over time.