Varric
A masculine name derived from a Middle Dutch given name meaning "true" or "steadfast".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Varric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Varric today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Varric births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Varric. 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 Varric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,121
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Varric: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Varric 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 Varric 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Varric
The name Varric has its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Tuscany, Italy, around the 8th century BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "varr," which meant "to protect" or "to guard."
In Etruscan culture, names often carried symbolic meanings and were believed to have a powerful influence on a person's life and destiny. The name Varric likely held spiritual significance, bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would embody qualities of strength, courage, and protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Varric can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, an ancient Etruscan city located near modern-day Rome. These inscriptions date back to the 6th century BCE and include names of individuals buried in the tombs.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Varric. In the 2nd century BCE, Varric Aurelian was a renowned Roman general who led his legions to victory against the Carthaginian forces during the Punic Wars. His strategic prowess and bravery in battle earned him a place in the annals of Roman military history.
During the Middle Ages, Varric the Scribe was a monk in the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy, known for his exceptional calligraphy skills and the illuminated manuscripts he produced between 1050 and 1075 CE.
In the 15th century, Varric di Firenze was an Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Florence, including the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio.
In the 18th century, Varric Montague was a British explorer and cartographer who embarked on expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific, meticulously mapping uncharted territories and contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge.
Lastly, in the 20th century, Varric Rossellini was an Italian film director and screenwriter, best known for his neorealist masterpieces such as "Rome, Open City" (1945) and "Paisan" (1946), which captured the harsh realities of World War II and its aftermath.
While the name Varric may have ancient roots, its enduring presence throughout history demonstrates its timelessness and the diverse narratives it has woven into the tapestry of human experience.
People
Varric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Varric as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Varric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Varric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Varric 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Varric a common name?
We classify Varric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Varric most popular?
The single biggest year for Varric was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Varric is about 9 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 Varric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Varric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Varric 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 Varric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Varric 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 Varric 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 Varric?
Find out how many people have the name Varric on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.