Edric
Meaningwealthy ruler · English
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,324 in 2018
36 babies were named Edric in the US in 2025. It has dropped 917 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edric, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edric would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdric first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #1,324.
- Then vs nowEdric is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 47,393.
- TrendEdric has slipped 917 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Edric means “wealthy ruler”.
About the name Edric
Edric is a boy name of English origin meaning “wealthy ruler”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ric”. US birth records list Edric for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 72 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #1,324 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 694,444 boys |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 87,951 boys |
| 1980s | 9.6 | 104,603 boys |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,263 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,511 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,590 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,513 boys |
Other spellings of Edric
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Edric
What does the name Edric mean?
Edric means “wealthy ruler” in English.
What is the origin of the name Edric?
Edric has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edric a boy or girl name?
Edric is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edric?
Edric ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#1,324).