Beric is a name of Old German origin, derived from the Germanic element 'beriht', which means 'bright' or 'famous'. It was brought to Britain by the Anglo-Saxons and was used as a personal name in early medieval England. The name Beric is also associated with the ancient British king Bericus, who ruled over the Brigantes tribe during the Roman occupation of Britain.
"Beric saw a significant increase in newborns between 2015 and 2019, with the highest number of births recorded in 2019 at 19. The years 2017 to 2021 maintained a steady average of around 10 births annually. Despite a slight dip in 2023 with 9 births, overall, Beric has experienced a total of 84 births from 2013 to the present."