Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ulrich — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Ulric|Ulrik
GermanicBoy↓ Fading

Ulrich

OOL-rick · 2 syllables

Share Ulrich:
Compare with another name
Boy
#10792
↓ Fading
#10792
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#5958 in 2020
5yr change
-3531 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10792 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Ulrich

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10792

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3531 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
23 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicOld High GermanClassicStrongRegal2-syllableBoyNobilityMedievalHistoricalRareEuropean
Character
steadfast determinationnoble leadershipdisciplined strengthloyal protectorwise authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ulrichs

reformistprincipledlearnedpassionateeloquent
STRONG
High confidence

Ulrich is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10792 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3531 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10792 · very rare
Ulrich at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'Uodalrich', combining 'uodal' (ancestral property) and 'rich' (powerful ruler). Means 'noble ruler' or 'wealthy powerful one'.
Language root:Old High German · Germanic
Peak rank:#5958 in 2020
5yr change:-3531 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Ulrich von Hutten
German Renaissance scholar
Ulrich Zwingli
Swiss Protestant reformer
Similar Sound
UlyssesUrbanAlrichUweAlaric
Similar Style
HeinrichFriedrichLeopoldDietrichMaximilian
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ulrich
TheodorBeatriceLeopoldClaraWilhelmAnna
You Might Also Like
Heinrich
Germanic · #4104
↑↑ Surging
Friedrich
Germanic · #4921
↑↑ Surging
Leopold
Germanic · #2082
↓ Fading
Dietrich
Germanic · #3335
↑↑ Surging
Maximilian
Latin · #587
→ Stable
Henry
Germanic · #6
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ulrich · Overview
Summary

Ulrich is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10792 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong · Regal character
Ulrich carries a bold, serious, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3531 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ulrich.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →