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Eric
Old Norse
“eternal ruler”
Mostly boys · Spelling variation of Eric, Old Norse
Erik
“eternal ruler”
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The story behind the name
Meet Erik.
Erik is a spelling of the Old Norse name also written Eric and Erick, traditionally interpreted as ‘eternal ruler.’ These spellings belong to the same name family, though their use varies between languages.
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How popular is Erik?
Boys · 2025#546549 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 546 | 549 |
| 2024 | Boys | 476 | 645 |
| 2023 | Boys | 454 | 679 |
| 2022 | Boys | 432 | 716 |
| 2021 | Boys | 442 | 699 |
| 2020 | Boys | 422 | 708 |
| 2019 | Boys | 384 | 815 |
| 2018 | Boys | 377 | 855 |
| 2017 | Boys | 368 | 901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 355 | 948 |
| 2015 | Boys | 337 | 1,019 |
| 2014 | Boys | 329 | 1,037 |
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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Nicknames
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Variations & related forms
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