Ulrich
Pronunciation: [ UHLR-ihch ]
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A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ulrich first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 379 babies have been named Ulrich in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ulrich is past its peak , currently ranked #13,894 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #13,894
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- German
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About the Name Ulrich
Ulrich is a boy name with German origins .
Ulrich is currently ranked #13,894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ulrich has 2 syllables and is pronounced UHLR-ihch, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Ulrich include Ulr, Ulri, Ulriy, Ulriie, Uly, Ulie, and Ulrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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