Boy nameCurrently #4,732 in the USFalling
Elric
2 syllablesPeak year: 20195 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elric's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Elric's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elric |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 21 |
Elric through the decades
- Elric peaked in 2019, when 33 babies were named Elric in the US.
- The 2020s were Elric's strongest decade, averaging 23 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Elric has risen 133% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elric currently ranks #4,732 in the US and is cooling off.