Raydrick
A variant spelling of the masculine given name Roderick, originating from the Germanic elements "rod" meaning "renowned" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Raydrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raydrick today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raydrick births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raydrick. 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 Raydrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,144
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Raydrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raydrick 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 Raydrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raydrick
The name Raydrick is a unique and fascinating one with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the Old Norse words "raðr" and "ríkr," meaning "counsel" and "ruler" respectively.
In the early medieval period, the name Raydrick was particularly prevalent among the Frankish and Anglo-Saxon nobility. It was a popular choice for nobles who wished to convey the qualities of wisdom, leadership, and authority. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, where it appears as "Radric."
During the Crusades, the name gained further prominence as it was adopted by many Christian knights and noblemen who participated in the holy wars. One notable figure was Raydrick de Montfort, a French crusader who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.
As the centuries passed, the name Raydrick continued to be favored by aristocratic families across Europe. In the 14th century, Raydrick von Habsburg, a member of the powerful Habsburg dynasty, was a prominent military commander who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Holy Roman Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Raydrick found its way into the world of arts and literature. Raydrick Petrarca, an Italian poet and scholar born in 1420, was a renowned figure in the humanist movement, renowned for his sonnets and lyrical works.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we encounter Raydrick Emerson, an American philosopher and essayist born in 1803. His influential writings, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Nature," had a profound impact on the transcendentalist movement and continue to inspire generations of thinkers and writers.
Throughout its long and illustrious history, the name Raydrick has been associated with individuals of great distinction and accomplishment. From military leaders and noblemen to poets and philosophers, the name has carried a sense of gravitas and wisdom across various cultures and eras.
People
Raydrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raydrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raydrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raydrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raydrick 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Raydrick a common name?
We classify Raydrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raydrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Raydrick was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raydrick is about 17 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 Raydrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raydrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raydrick 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 Raydrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raydrick 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 Raydrick 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 Raydrick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Raydrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.