Edric Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Edric is an Old English name meaning 'wealthy ruler' derived from the elements 'ēad' and 'ric'. It has evolved through historical forms like Eadricus and Eadrik. The name is linked to traits of strength and leadership, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in early medieval England and has a modern perception of being classic and strong.
The name Edric is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Edric has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Edric' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4212th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2401st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3409th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3732nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2310th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Edric' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Edric"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdrɪk/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Edric is derived from the Old English elements 'ēad' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler, power'.
Meaning
wealthy ruler
Language Evolution
Eadricus (Latinized form), Eadrik (Old English), Edric (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Edric gained popularity in England during the early medieval period, especially among the nobility, and has seen a revival in various forms in modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Ed, Eddie, Edrick
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Edric is considered a classic yet uncommon name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Edric the Wild (a legendary figure), Edric of Kent (historical figure in the 10th century)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Edric"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Edric"
"Edric" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4212th of 7552 | 60 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2401st of 10718 | 256 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3409th of 16616 | 256 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3732nd of 24088 | 398 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2310th of 23106 | 711 |
Regional Popularity of "Edric" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
44.15% 2789th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
46.78% 3421st/7313 |
32.17% 2401st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
50.86% 2282nd/4487 |
31.62% 2157th/6822 |
26.72% 1677th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Edric" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Edric"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Edric" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.