Edric
From Old English Ēadrīc, from Proto-West Germanic *Audarīk, from Proto-Germanic *Audarīks, from *audaz (“wealth, riches”) + *rīks (“king, ruler”).
Every Edric since 1914 — 1,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edric
Edric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,263 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,732 American babies have been named Edric. Its peak came in 2018, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Edric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,263 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,103 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,420 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,197 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,930 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,329 |
| 2019 | 79 | #1,890 |
| 2018 | 137 | #1,325 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,574 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,850 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2,986 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,321 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,905 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,431 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,960 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,651 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,501 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,585 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,628 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,817 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,261 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,099 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,215 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,079 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,752 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,965 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,596 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,481 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,116 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,016 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,234 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,226 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,056 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,159 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,038 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edric mean?
From Old English Ēadrīc, from Proto-West Germanic *Audarīk, from Proto-Germanic *Audarīks, from *audaz (“wealth, riches”) + *rīks (“king, ruler”).
How popular is the name Edric in 2025?
Edric ranked #3,263 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edric?
1,732 babies have been named Edric in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edric most popular?
Edric peaked in 2018, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Edric a boy or girl name?
Edric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edric rising or falling?
Edric is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.