Declining since 2022, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Alucard since 2006
Babies named Alucard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Alucard is a modern literary invention, created by reversing the letters of 'Dracula'. It first appeared as a character name in the 1943 film 'Son of Dracula' and gained broader recognition through the 'Castlevania' video game series and the 'Hellsing' anime. In the United States, the name has been recorded on birth certificates since 2006, with a notable rise in usage following the 2017 Netflix 'Castlevania' animated series. Its peak year was 2023, when it ranked 5399, with approximately 1 in every 100,475 newborn boys given the name. However, popularity has declined since 2022. Alucard remains a distinctive choice often associated with gothic and fantasy pop culture, though it has no traditional cultural or linguistic roots.
Alucard is a name created by spelling 'Dracula' backwards. It first appeared as a surname for a vampire character in the 1943 film 'Son of Dracula' and was popularized in anime and video games, notably the 'Castlevania' series and 'Hellsing'. In these works, Alucard is often portrayed as a powerful vampire. The name has no traditional etymology or cultural origin outside of fiction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Card
Sibling names for Alucard
Names that share Alucard's style, for a brother or sister.
