How Many People Are Named Alaric?

Complete statistics for the name Alaric: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alaric
Very Rare
Old German

Alaric means 'ruler of all', a fitting name for someone destined to stand out among the crowd. Only 1 in 90,198 Americans share this unique moniker, making it very rare indeed. With most people named Alaric under 30, it's clear this is a name for the modern generation.

~3,659
Living in US
1 in 90,198
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler of all
🌐
Origin
Old German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,840
Worldwide Bearers
#176,759
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,659
🇲🇾 Malaysia
20
🇦🇺 Australia
15
🇯🇲 Jamaica
14
🇧🇷 Brazil
14
🇸🇬 Singapore
12
🇹🇭 Thailand
10
🇬🇭 Ghana
9
🇩🇪 Germany
9
🇧🇪 Belgium
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,659 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
3,094
Would be under 30 (82%)
534
Would be 30–60 (14%)
126
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 3,754 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alaric Through the Generations

Alaric has seen a surge in popularity, particularly since its peak year in 2020 when 279 babies were given this name. Today, there are 3,659 people named Alaric living in the US, with the majority under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age to just 16, indicating that Alaric is a name embraced by new parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 275
California 236
Florida 146
New York 112
Ohio 97
Pennsylvania 80
Michigan 78
Washington 77
Indiana 76
Missouri 72

✨ Similar Names to Alaric

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alaric's Old German roots

📄 About the Name Alaric

How Many People Have the Name Alaric?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,659 people in the United States currently share the name Alaric. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alaric a Common or Rare Name?

Alaric is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alaric Mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all" and comes from Old German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alaric in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alaric Most Popular?

The name Alaric reached peak popularity in 2020, with 279 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alaric?

Approximately 3,659 people named Alaric live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,754. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,198 Americans.

Is Alaric a rare name?

Alaric is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,198 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alaric mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all" and comes from Old German origins.

Is Alaric more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alaric are male and 0% are female.

When was Alaric most popular?

Alaric peaked in 2020 with 279 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,659
All-Time Births3,754
1 in X1 in 90,198
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2020
World Rank#176,759
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.