Ulrik

Meaning of Ulrik

Ulrik is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, ultimately deriving from the Old Norse compound Hrōðríkr—the union of hróðr “fame” and ríkr “ruler”—a morphological pattern mirrored in the German Ulrich and the medieval English Ulric. Historically favored by Scandinavian nobility, the name retains a sense of aristocratic resonance, while its phonological profile exhibits minor regional variation—from Danish /ˈuːl.ʁik/ to Swedish and Norwegian /ˈʉːlrɪk/—yet remains readily identifiable across the North Germanic languages. In the United States, official records indicate a modest but consistent presence: since first emerging within the top 1,000 boys’ names in 2003 (rank 822), Ulrik has fluctuated between ranks 897 and 938, with annual occurrences ranging from five to nine in recent years (2022–2024), thus underscoring its status as a distinctive choice that balances historical depth with contemporary international appeal.