Alaric

Alaric is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 192 boys in the United States.

Alaric at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alaric

Alaric belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alaric first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #822 in 2020, and in 2024 192 babies received the name — 3,754 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alaric in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#822 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Alaric in 2024
192
Total since 1880
3,754

Alaric in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1635 in 2020
Babies named Alaric in 2025
15
Total since 1996
159

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alaric mean?

The meaning of Alaric is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alaric a boy or girl name?

Alaric is a boy name. In 2024, 192 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alaric?

Alaric comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alaric?

Alaric first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #822 in 2020, and 192 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].