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Erik

Erik is a boy name of Old Norse origin, meaning Eternal ruler" - patron saint of Sweden.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginOld Norse
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#403

What does Erik mean?

Eternal ruler" - patron saint of Sweden

How popular is Erik?

Popularity in the United States

Erik has been given to 154,804 babies in the United States since 1911, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 2,347 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Erik per year in the United States, 1911–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Erik has been given to 3,022 babies in France since 1924, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Erik per year in France, 1924–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 16,486 people called Erik living in Spain, with an average age of 12.9.

154,804 Babies named since 1911
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Erik

What does the name Erik mean?

Erik means Eternal ruler" - patron saint of Sweden. It is of Old Norse origin.

Is Erik a boy's or a girl's name?

Erik is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Erik?

Erik has been given to 154,804 babies in the United States since 1911, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.