UK boy's name
Aidric
Of Old English origin, meaning noble and rich ruler.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aidric is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aidric popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aidric is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aidric. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aidric ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Aidric.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aidric as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aidric mean?
The name Aidric has its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "ead," meaning wealth or fortune, and "ric," meaning ruler or power. The name can be translated to mean "prosperous ruler" or "wealthy and powerful."
In its early days, the name was primarily used among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and ruling classes. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Aedricus," referring to a landowner in Gloucestershire, England.
During the Middle Ages, the name Aidric gained popularity across various European regions, particularly in England, France, and Germany. It was often associated with nobles, knights, and members of the clergy. Notable historical figures with this name include Aidric of Pisa, a 12th-century Italian mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of algebra.
In the 13th century, Aidric de Rievaux was a renowned Cistercian monk and abbot of the Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, England. His writings and teachings on monastic spirituality had a profound impact on the religious life of the time.
Another prominent figure was Aidric of Bath, a 14th-century English architect and master mason who played a crucial role in the construction of the iconic Bath Abbey in Somerset, England. His innovative architectural designs and construction methods were highly influential in the Gothic style of the period.
In the realm of literature, Aidric the Scribe was a 15th-century English monk and calligrapher renowned for his exquisite illuminated manuscripts. His works, which include the Aidric Psalter and the Aidric Bestiary, are celebrated for their intricate details and artistic mastery.
Throughout history, the name Aidric has been associated with individuals of notable accomplishments and influence, carrying a connotation of wealth, power, and prestige from its Germanic roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aidric by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aidric was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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- Arlo 19,061
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FAQ
Aidric: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aidric in the UK right now?
In 2021, Aidric was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aidric most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Aidric in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aidric?
Of Old English origin, meaning noble and rich ruler.
How many people are called Aidric in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aidric across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.