Erik

Rank 432nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Erik was 432nd most popular baby name for boys and 883rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 712 babies were named Erik in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,717 babies in the United States were named Erik. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Erik is around 37 to 38 years old.

The name "Erik" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Erik include Rick and Eri.

Erik Meaning & Origin

Erik is a strong and classic Scandinavian name that means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful."

The name Erik is described as bold, intellectual and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Erik is pronounced eh-rik in English. The name Erik has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Erik

The name Erik is shared by a multitude of fictional characters across various mediums, including comic books, films and literature. For instance, Erik is the real name of the Phantom in Gaston Leroux's novel 'The Phantom of the Opera.'

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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