Alaric
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alaric: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2025.
Alaric is an ancient Germanic name meaning “ruler of all,” from *ala* (all) and *ric* (power). It’s most famously borne by Alaric I, the Visigothic king who famously sacked Rome in AD 410, and later by Alaric II, who issued a landmark legal code. Though no major places directly honour the name, its strength has kept it in quiet use across Scotland and beyond. In modern pop culture, it appears as Alaric Saltzman in *The Vampire Diaries*, lending it a fresh, slightly brooding appeal. The name remains rare, making it a
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20253 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2025
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y