Alick
Form of Alexander derived from Greek for "defending men".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Alick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alick today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alick births was 1999 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alick. 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 Alick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1999
9 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,337
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Alick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alick from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 20 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Alick remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alick 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 Alick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alick
The name Alick has its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." This name dates back to the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC. The shortened form Alick emerged as a diminutive or nickname for Alexander in various parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Alick can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Plutarch, who mentioned an Alick in his biographies of famous Greeks and Romans. In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among the Scottish and Irish populations, where it was often spelled as Alick or Alec.
In the 12th century, a Scottish nobleman named Alick de Moravia was noted as one of the earliest bearers of this name. He served as the Constable of Scotland during the reign of King William the Lion. Another notable figure was Alick of Argyll, a 14th-century Scottish nobleman who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alick appeared in various literary works, such as the plays of William Shakespeare. In his tragedy "Macbeth," one of the characters is named Alick, though this was likely a nickname for Alexander.
In the 17th century, Alick Morison was a renowned Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of science. He was born in 1586 and served as the first professor of mathematics at the University of St. Andrews.
In the 19th century, Alick Buchanan-Smith was a prominent Scottish artist and painter, known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in 1833 and exhibited his works at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Another notable figure was Alick Jaggers, an Australian cricketer who played for the national team in the late 19th century. He was born in 1865 and is remembered for his impressive batting achievements during his career.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Alick, demonstrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Alick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alick 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 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Alick a common name?
We classify Alick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alick most popular?
The single biggest year for Alick was 1999, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alick is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alick 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.
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.