Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Alrick since 1956
Babies named Alrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Alrick is a rare masculine name with Germanic origins, first recorded in the United States in 1956. Its peak in popularity occurred in 1994, though it remains uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 10,695 and an incidence of about 1 in 284,679. The name derives from the Old High German elements 'adal' (noble) and 'rihhi' (ruler), linking it to the more familiar Alaric. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, maintaining a consistent but very low usage. Alrick has no strong association with any particular state or region. For parents seeking an unusual name with a strong historical foundation, Alrick offers a distinctive choice.
Alrick is a variant of Alric, derived from the Old High German elements 'adal' (noble) and 'rihhi' (ruler). Historically used in Anglo-Saxon England as Ælfrīc, it was revived in the 19th century. The name has remained rare in the United States, first appearing in records in 1956.
“Alrick” around the world
Where Alrick lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Rick
Sibling names for Alrick
Names that share Alrick's style, for a brother or sister.
