Find out how popular the first name Alarick has been for the last 23 years (from 2001 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alarick by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Alarick is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Alarick.

The history of the first name Alarick

The name Alarick has its origins in the Germanic languages, emerging during the Migration Period of the Early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Gothic name "Alareiks," which is a compound of the elements "ala" meaning "all" and "reiks" meaning "ruler" or "king." The name effectively translates to "ruler of all" or "complete ruler."

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be traced back to Alaric I, often referred to as Alaric the Visigoth, who lived from circa 370 to 410 AD. He was the first King of the Visigoths, leading his people's invasion of the Roman Empire, culminating in the sacking of Rome in 410 AD, an event that marked a pivotal moment in the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Alaric II, King of the Visigoths from 484 to 507 AD. He promulgated the Lex Romana Visigothorum, also known as the Breviarium Alaricianum, a code of Roman law that governed the Romance populations living within his kingdom.

In the 9th century, Alaric I was the name of a Count of Ampurias and Roussillon, a region that is now part of modern-day Spain and France. He lived from around 790 to 843 AD and played a significant role in the struggles against the Carolingian Empire.

In the 11th century, Alaric was the name of a Norman knight who participated in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. He is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a great survey of land and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

In the 16th century, Alaric Lamberton was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who lived from around 1495 to 1550. He is notable for his work on the calculation of eclipses and for his contributions to the development of mathematical instruments.

While the name Alarick has its roots in the ancient Germanic world, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, often carrying connotations of power, leadership, and historical significance.

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