Ulric
From Old High German uodil (“heritage, homestead”) + rihhi (“ruler”); compare German Ulrich.
Every Ulric since 1912 — 513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ulric
Ulric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,595 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 513 American babies have been named Ulric. Its peak came in 2021, when 15 newborns received the name — 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 Ulric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ulric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,595 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,104 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,758 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6,009 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,525 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,828 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,604 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,642 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,103 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,297 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,601 |
| 2013 | 6 | #12,039 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,681 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,711 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,624 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,840 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,259 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,885 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,340 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,185 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,812 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,976 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,203 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,422 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,815 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,425 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,477 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,445 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ulric
- Ulric Neisser Psychologist · 1928–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ulric mean?
From Old High German uodil (“heritage, homestead”) + rihhi (“ruler”); compare German Ulrich.
How popular is the name Ulric in 2025?
Ulric ranked #10,595 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ulric?
513 babies have been named Ulric in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ulric most popular?
Ulric peaked in 2021, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Ulric a boy or girl name?
Ulric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ulric rising or falling?
Ulric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ulric?
Well-known people named Ulric include Ulric Neisser (psychologist).