Elric
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,411 in 1983
24 babies were named Elric in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,450 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elric you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elric, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elric would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElric first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1983, when it reached #3,411.
- Then vs nowElric is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 70,922.
- TrendElric has climbed 1,450 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Elric
Elric is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ric”. US birth records list Elric for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 46 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1983, when it ranked #3,411 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 213,675 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 289,017 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 94,251 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 75,000 boys |
Other spellings of Elric
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 Elric
What is the origin of the name Elric?
Elric has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elric a boy or girl name?
Elric is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elric?
Elric ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1983 (#3,411).