Iric
A name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly an invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Iric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Iric today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iric births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iric. 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 Iric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,171
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Iric: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iric from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iric 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 Iric 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 Iric
The given name Iric has its origins in the Celtic languages, stemming from the ancient Brittonic branch of the Indo-European linguistic family. This name is believed to have originated sometime during the Iron Age period, which spanned from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD, in the regions now known as Britain and parts of modern-day France.
Iric is derived from the Proto-Celtic root *Isi-rīko, which translates to "great ruler" or "powerful leader." This suggests that the name was initially borne by individuals of high social status or those in positions of authority within their respective Celtic tribes or kingdoms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iric can be found in the Gaulish inscriptions from the 1st century BC, where it appears as a personal name for several individuals. These inscriptions were discovered in various locations across modern-day France, indicating the widespread usage of the name among the Gaulish Celts.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Iric gained popularity among the Britons, the Celtic inhabitants of the island of Britain. Several historical figures bore this name, including Iric ap Cyndylan, a 6th-century prince of the Kingdom of Pengwern (present-day Shropshire, England), and Iric of Penmon, a 7th-century Welsh saint and abbot who established the monastery on the island of Anglesey.
During the Middle Ages, the name Iric underwent various spelling variations, such as Irik, Eiric, and Eirig, reflecting the linguistic evolutions and regional dialects of the time. One notable bearer of this name was Iric Bacach, a 12th-century King of Ulster in Ireland, who played a significant role in the political landscape of the island during his reign.
In the 14th century, Iric ap Rhys, a Welsh nobleman and military commander, gained prominence for his role in the Welsh Revolt against the English Crown, fighting alongside Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales.
Another historical figure bearing the name Iric was Iric Borthwick, a 15th-century Scottish clergyman and bishop of Glasgow, who played an influential role in the ecclesiastical affairs of Scotland during his tenure.
Throughout its long history, the name Iric has maintained its Celtic roots and associations with leadership, power, and authority. While its usage has diminished in modern times, it remains an intriguing link to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Celtic peoples.
People
Iric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iric as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Iric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iric 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Iric a common name?
We classify Iric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iric most popular?
The single biggest year for Iric was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iric is about 42 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 Iric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iric 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 Iric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iric 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 Iric 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 people are named Iric?
Find out how many people share the name Iric on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.