Declining since 2021, #1,063 for boys today.
Popularity of Alaric since 1949
Babies named Alaric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 157 |
| 1970s | 173 |
| 1980s | 137 |
| 1990s | 241 |
| 2000s | 332 |
| 2010s | 1,479 |
| 2020s | 1,405 |
Meaning & origin
Alaric is a historic Germanic name that has seen a modest resurgence in modern times. First recorded in the United States in 1949, it reached its peak popularity in 2020, when it ranked highest among baby boys. Since 2021, however, its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 1063rd with an incidence of 1 in 8332 newborns. The name is most prevalent in states like Kansas, Washington, and Wisconsin. While never extremely common, Alaric carries the weight of its Gothic royal legacy, appealing to parents drawn to strong, historical names. Its recent trajectory suggests a niche but enduring choice.
Alaric is derived from the Old High German elements 'ala' (all) and 'ric' (ruler, power), thus meaning 'ruler of all'. It was borne by Alaric I, the Visigothic king who sacked Rome in 410 AD, cementing its place in European history. The name saw limited use in the Middle Ages but was revived in the 19th century as part of the Gothic revival, and has remained in occasional modern use.
Where Alaric is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alaric” around the world
Where Alaric lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Ric
Variants: Alarich
Sibling names for Alaric
Names that share Alaric's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elara, Freya, Rowena, Isolde, Aeliana, Griselda, Hildegard, Claribel, Daphine, Idalia, Zenobia, Alanda, Alandria, Aldora, Aloura, Clotilda, Lavena, Medora, Sylvania, Valora, Adaliz, Adelisa, Aleera, Almarie, Althia, Amelda, Elanora, Fedora, Grizelda, Gustavia, Hildagarde, Luvinia, Alyda, Adoria, Alanea, Alaria, Aloria, Altovise, Alyrica, Ardenia, Armina, Avella, Berenis, Hildagard, Illyria, Milicent, Orilla, Roderica, Veleda
Brothers: Cedric, Leoric, Darius, Gareth, Eldric, Roderick, Raynard, Roderic, Sedric, Adelard, Aldric, Rodric, Aldrick, Alfonse, Anselm, Attila, Cederick, Emmerich, Adorian, Bertran, Ludger, Sigismund
