The nameUlric
Ulric is a Germanic name of a powerful bishop.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Ulric comes from the Germanic odal, "heritage", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Saint Ulric of Augsburg was the first person formally canonised by a pope, in 993. In the United States the name reached 2425th place in 1925.
Popularity of the name Ulric
Ulric in the United States
Ulric was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 95 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Ulric. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Ulric in the United States were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Ulric in France
Ulric was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 150 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Ulric. Half of all babies named Ulric in France were born before 1990.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ulric mean?
Ulric comes from the Germanic odal, "heritage", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Ulric?
Germanic.
Is Ulric a girl's or a boy's name?
Ulric is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ulric?
In 2024, Ulric was the 12488th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5 births.