Total births
581
Boys' name · since 1918
Elric
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 581 babies named Elric, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4730
- among boys today
- 581
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
581 babies have been named Elric since 1918, making it today's #4730 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Elric recorded 581 times among boys since 1918, holding rank #4730 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #4730 among boys today
- 581 born since 1918
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elric is currently the #4730 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 581 born since 1918, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4730
- among boys today
- 581
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Elric vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4730
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Elric was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
33 babies were named Elric in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Elric compares
581 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Elric's all-time total is 58% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elric | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 581 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Elric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elric splits its recorded history at 2001: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elric at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,730
Active since
1918
Elric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Elric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Elric's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Elric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
- 2010s
2010s
198 births
- 2020s
2020s
138 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 198 births (34% of all-time use).
How Elric compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Elric's total volume
Elric vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Elric by state
Where Elric concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Elric's total US births 0.9%
5 of 581 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elric? ▼
581 babies have been named Elric since 1918. It currently ranks #4730 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 33 births.
When was Elric most popular? ▼
Elric was most popular in the 2010s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Elric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elric are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Elric been used? ▼
Records for Elric go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Elric? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elroy, Elridge, Elray, Elroi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elric's data
- Elric's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (198 total births) through the 2020s (138) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Elrics (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elric
Nearby Names Like Elric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elric
Elroy Boy
#4203 7,476 births
Elridge Boy
445 births
Elray Boy
327 births
Elroi Boy
#3887 130 births
Elra Boy
51 births
Compare Elric side by side: Elric vs Elroy Elric vs Elridge Elric vs Elray
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elric: #4730 Boys' Name - 581 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elric. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elric draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.