Rising since 1997, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Aldric since 1954
Babies named Aldric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Aldric is a rare Germanic name with a distinguished etymology meaning 'old ruler'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1954, but remained extremely uncommon for decades. The name has been slowly rising in use since 1997, and it reached its highest rank yet in 2024. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 100,475 boys. Aldric has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state. Its revival may be linked to a broader interest in medieval-sounding names, though it remains an unconventional choice. For parents seeking a name with ancient roots and a strong, leaderly meaning, Aldric offers a rare alternative to more popular names like Eric or Alec.
Aldric derives from the Old High German elements 'alt' (old) and 'rihhi' (ruler, power). It was a common name among early medieval German nobility, though it never achieved widespread popularity in English-speaking countries. The name was revived occasionally in the 19th and 20th centuries, often through literary or romantic medievalism.
“Aldric” around the world
Where Aldric lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Rick
Sibling names for Aldric
Names that share Aldric's style, for a brother or sister.
