Rising since 2011, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Alarick since 2001
Babies named Alarick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Alarick is a modern respelling of the ancient Germanic name Alaric, best known from Alaric I, the Visigothic king who sacked Rome in 410 AD. The name has seen modest but increasing use in the United States since first appearing in the Social Security records in 2001. Its trajectory has been rising since 2011, though it remains uncommon, with a rank of 5,861 as of 2025 and 1 in 113,872 newborns receiving the name. The peak year was 2018. The spelling with a 'k' gives the name a contemporary edge, distinguishing it from the more traditional Alaric while retaining its strong, historical resonance.
Alarick is a modern respelling of Alaric, derived from the Germanic elements 'ala' (all) and 'ric' (power, ruler). Alaric was the name of the Visigothic king who sacked Rome in 410 AD. The variant with a 'k' is a recent innovation, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Derrick and Rick.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Rick, Ricky
Sibling names for Alarick
Names that share Alarick's style, for a brother or sister.
