Edric
Edric is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Prosperous ruler or wealthy power.
Origin and history
Edric is an Old English masculine name derived from the elements meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'ruler' or 'power'. Though historical in origin, it remains a rare choice in the United States, seeing modest but steady contemporary usage. It offers a classic Anglo-Saxon structure similar to names like Edward and Eric.
Popularity in the United States
1,732 babies in the United States have been named Edric since 1880. It ranks #3062 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1598.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.9 %)
- TX (28.6 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- AZ (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 188 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 508 |
| 2020-2029 | 329 |
Famous people named Edric
- Edric Connor: Singer, Actor
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ric
Fun facts
- Edric Streona was a notable 11th-century Ealdorman of Mercia during the reigns of Ethelred the Unready and Cnut.
- The name appears in British folklore and literature, such as Wild Edric, a Saxon leader who resisted the Norman Conquest.