Alaric
From Gothic π°π»π»π (alls, βallβ) +β ππ΄πΉπΊπ (reiks, βrulerβ), from Proto-Germanic *AlarΔ«ks.
Every Alaric since 1949 β 3,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alaric
Alaric is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,063 in 2025 with 205 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 3,961 American babies have been named Alaric. Its peak came in 2020, when 279 newborns received the name β the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alaric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alaric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 205 | #1,063 |
| 2024 | 193 | #1,108 |
| 2023 | 201 | #1,073 |
| 2022 | 253 | #913 |
| 2021 | 274 | #855 |
| 2020 | 279 | #822 |
| 2019 | 251 | #875 |
| 2018 | 214 | #971 |
| 2017 | 203 | #996 |
| 2016 | 180 | #1,090 |
| 2015 | 183 | #1,077 |
| 2014 | 153 | #1,201 |
| 2013 | 117 | #1,420 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1,711 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2,478 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,915 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,835 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,223 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,137 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2,982 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,567 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,016 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2,994 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,262 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,800 |
| 2000 | 29 | #2,994 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,102 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,865 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,074 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,619 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,541 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,796 |
| 1965 | 16 | #1,987 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,342 |
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| 1895 | β | β |
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Famous people named Alaric
- Alaric I Politician Β· 376β410
- Alaric II Politician Β· 458β507
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alaric mean?
From Gothic π°π»π»π (alls, βallβ) +β ππ΄πΉπΊπ (reiks, βrulerβ), from Proto-Germanic *AlarΔ«ks.
How popular is the name Alaric in 2025?
Alaric ranked #1,063 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 205 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alaric?
3,961 babies have been named Alaric in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alaric most popular?
Alaric peaked in 2020, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Alaric a boy or girl name?
Alaric is overwhelmingly a boy's name β 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alaric rising or falling?
Alaric is on the rise β noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alaric?
Well-known people named Alaric include Alaric I (politician), Alaric II (politician).