Edric Boy

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationED-rik / /ˈɛdrɪk/

Old English; Anglo-Saxon

Meaning

Old English: wealthy ruler; Anglo-Saxon: prosperous leader

Historical & Cultural Background

Edric is derived from the Old English name Eadric, which combines the elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. The name was used in medieval England and has connections to various historical figures. It reflects the Anglo-Saxon tradition of naming children after desirable traits or characteristics.

Trend Summary

Edric has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in historical contexts but limited modern usage.

Similar Names

CedricAlaricFrederickErikDerrickRoderickMaverick

Variants

  • Eadric
  • Ed
  • Rick

International Variants

  • Eadric (Old English)
  • Edric (English)

Famous people named Edric

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Fictional characters named Edric

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Sibling Suggestions

EdmundEleanorElricEvangelineElias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edric was first seen in the United States in 1914. Edric has ranked as high as #1242 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Edric has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Edric (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
34%
NY 8
21%
TX 7
18%
FL 5
13%
IL 5
13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19145
19195
19445
19525
19558
19575
19586
19596
19608
19626
19636
196410
19658
19679
196812
196912
197017
197124
197213
197323
197413
197520
197611
197720
197821
197926
198027
198120
198221
198316
198418
198515
19869
198711
198816
198923
199012
199115
199214
19938
199422
199513
199623
199712
199823
199912
200020
200122
200220
200329
200432
200531
200626
200729
200821
200931
201029
201139
201222
201339
201433
201539
201642
201749
2018137
201979
202058
202142
202266
202356
202471