UK girl's name
Ulrika
A Swedish feminine name derived from the ancient Germanic words for "solitary" and "ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ulrika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ulrika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Ulrika is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ulrika. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ulrika ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Ulrika.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ulrika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ulrika mean?
Ulrika is a feminine given name of Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse name Ulfríkr. The name is composed of two elements: "ulf" meaning "wolf" and "ríkr" meaning "ruler" or "powerful". It was a popular name among the ancient Scandinavian peoples, particularly the Vikings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ulrika can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in Old Norse sagas and historical records. During the Viking Age, the name was associated with strength, bravery, and leadership qualities, reflecting the values held in high esteem by these seafaring warriors.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ulrika gained widespread popularity across Scandinavia and eventually spread to other parts of Europe. One of the earliest known historical figures bearing this name was Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark (1656-1693), a Swedish queen consort who reigned from 1680 to 1693.
Another notable Ulrika was Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden (1688-1741), the Queen of Sweden from 1718 to 1720. She was born into the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken and ascended to the Swedish throne after the death of her brother, King Charles XII.
In the 19th century, Ulrika Wilhelmina Jonsson (1824-1866) was a renowned Swedish opera singer who performed at the Royal Swedish Opera and gained international acclaim for her powerful soprano voice.
Ulrika Eleonora Stålhammar (1835-1891) was a Swedish writer and women's rights activist who advocated for educational opportunities and legal rights for women in Sweden during the late 19th century.
Ulrika Eleonora Sundström (1892-1973) was a pioneering Swedish architect who played a significant role in the development of functionalist architecture in the early 20th century. She was the first woman to graduate from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and designed several notable buildings in Sweden.
While the name Ulrika has its roots in ancient Scandinavian culture, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with strong Scandinavian influences or connections.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ulrika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ulrika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ulrika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ulrika in the UK right now?
In 1996, Ulrika was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ulrika most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Ulrika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ulrika?
A Swedish feminine name derived from the ancient Germanic words for "solitary" and "ruler".
How many people are called Ulrika in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ulrika 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.