Mostly boys
Erick
Spelling variation of Eric, Old Norse
“eternal ruler”
Mostly boys · Old Norse
Eric
“eternal ruler”
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The story behind the name
Meet Eric.
Eric comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, combining elements associated with ‘ever’ and ‘rule.’ The traditional meaning is ‘eternal ruler.’ Erik is an alternative spelling used in several European languages.
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How popular is Eric?
Boys · 2025#2731,256 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 273 | 1,256 |
| 2024 | Boys | 252 | 1,406 |
| 2023 | Boys | 227 | 1,547 |
| 2022 | Boys | 229 | 1,561 |
| 2021 | Boys | 213 | 1,790 |
| 2020 | Boys | 198 | 1,917 |
| 2019 | Boys | 176 | 2,205 |
| 2018 | Boys | 160 | 2,410 |
| 2017 | Boys | 143 | 2,782 |
| 2016 | Boys | 142 | 2,930 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17,060 | 5 |
| 2015 | Boys | 138 | 3,046 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17,272 | 5 |
| 2014 | Boys | 122 | 3,323 |
| 2014 | Girls | 17,357 | 5 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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