UK boy's name
Alarik
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "ruler of all".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alarik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alarik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Alarik is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alarik. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alarik ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Alarik.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alarik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Alarik mean?
The name Alarik is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "alu" meaning "all" and "rik" meaning "ruler" or "mighty". It dates back to the 4th century AD and is closely associated with the Visigothic king Alaric I, who sacked Rome in 410 AD, marking a significant turning point in the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alarik can be found in the works of the Roman historian Claudius Claudianus, who documented the exploits of Alaric I and his conquests in the early 5th century. The name gained prominence during the Migration Period, when various Germanic tribes were on the move across Europe.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Alarik. One of the most famous was Alaric I (370-410 AD), the first king of the Visigoths to invade and sack the city of Rome. His legacy left a lasting impact on the course of Western civilization.
Another notable figure was Alarik II (484-507 AD), a Visigothic king who ruled over parts of modern-day Spain and southern France. He is known for issuing the Breviarium Alaricianum, a legal code that helped establish the foundations of medieval Spanish law.
In the Middle Ages, Alarik III (c. 650-c. 700) was a king of the Visigoths who ruled in the region of Septimania, now part of southern France. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain the independence of the Visigothic kingdom during a turbulent period of conflict with the Franks.
Later, in the 19th century, Alarik Torild Bagge (1837-1895) was a Norwegian politician and jurist who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1888 to 1889 and again from 1891 to 1893.
More recently, Alarik Myrin (1915-2002) was a Swedish actor and film director, known for his work in both cinema and television productions throughout the 20th century.
While the name Alarik may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its historical significance and connection to the Germanic tribes that played a pivotal role in shaping European history remain an integral part of its legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Alarik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alarik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alarik
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alarik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alarik in the UK right now?
In 2014, Alarik was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alarik most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Alarik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alarik?
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "ruler of all".
How many people are called Alarik in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alarik 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.