Aldrik
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "old ruler" or "wise counselor".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Aldrik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aldrik today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aldrik births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aldrik. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aldrik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,709
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Aldrik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aldrik by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aldrik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aldrik
The name Aldrik has its origins in the Germanic languages, where it emerged as a compound word derived from the elements "ald" and "ric." The first part, "ald," signifies "old" or "ancient," while "ric" translates to "ruler" or "powerful." This combination suggests that Aldrik was originally meant to convey the idea of an "ancient ruler" or someone with a long-standing authority.
Historically, the name Aldrik can be traced back to the early medieval period, particularly among the Frankish and Anglo-Saxon peoples of Western Europe. It was a popular name choice among the nobility and ruling classes, reflecting the name's connotations of power and legacy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aldrik appears in the Frankish chronicles of the 7th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a nobleman in the court of King Clovis II. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Frankish elite during the Merovingian dynasty.
In the 9th century, an Aldrik is recorded as a prominent Saxon nobleman who played a role in the conflicts between the Saxons and the Frankish Empire under Charlemagne. This Aldrik was known for his resistance against the Frankish ruler's attempts to impose Christianity on the Saxon lands.
Another notable bearer of the name was Aldrik, the Bishop of Le Mans in France, who lived during the latter half of the 9th century. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a role in the political affairs of the Carolingian Empire.
In the 11th century, an Aldrik is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as a nobleman who accompanied King Edward the Confessor on a pilgrimage to Rome. This suggests that the name had also gained popularity among the Anglo-Saxon nobility of England at the time.
Later, in the 13th century, an Aldrik is recorded as a prominent knight and landowner in the county of Flanders, in what is now Belgium. He was known for his participation in the Flemish uprisings against the French crown during that period.
While the name Aldrik has faded in popularity in more recent times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples and their influence on the naming traditions of Western Europe.
People
Aldrik + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aldrik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aldrik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aldrik going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Aldrik a common name?
We classify Aldrik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aldrik most popular?
The single biggest year for Aldrik was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aldrik is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aldrik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aldrik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aldrik in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aldrik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aldrik in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aldrik can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Aldrik?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Aldrik at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.