Aristide is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek word "aristos," which means "best" or "excellent." The name also has an association with democracy, as Aristide is often translated as "the best for the people."
The name Aristide was borne by several notable figures in history. One of the most famous was Aristides the Just (around 530 – around 468 BC), an Athenian statesman and general who was renowned for his integrity and fairness. He earned the epithet "the Just" due to his honesty, impartiality, and kindness.
Another notable figure with this name is Aristide Briand (1862-1932), a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France eleven times between 1909 and 1929. He was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926 for his work towards Franco-German reconciliation.
In literature, Aristide is also a character in "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas. However, this character should not be confused with the historical figures or the positive connotations associated with the name Aristide.
Overall, Aristide is an ancient Greek name that carries a strong association with justice and excellence, making it a meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with deep historical roots.
The statistics provided show the annual occurrences of the name Aristide in the United States over several decades. The earliest recorded birth was in 1913 with 8 occurrences. This was followed by two years with 6 births each (1914 and 1916), indicating that Aristide was a relatively uncommon name at this time.
However, there seems to be a slight increase in popularity between 1920 and 1925, with the highest number of Aristide births recorded in this period being 9 in 1925. This trend continues into the late 1920s and early 1940s, with births ranging from 6 to 5 per year.
After a gap of several decades without any recorded Aristide births, there is another spike in popularity in the 1990s, with 6 births in 1991 and 5 births each in 1994. Finally, the most recent data shows that Aristide was still being used as a baby name in the United States in 2020, with another 5 occurrences.
In total, there have been 86 babies named Aristide born in the United States since 1913. These statistics demonstrate how this name has maintained some level of popularity over several generations, albeit with varying degrees of usage throughout different decades and centuries.