Eric
Eric is a name of Old Norse origin meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful,' derived from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'ríkr' (ruler). It was borne by several Scandinavian kings and spread throughout Europe, becoming particularly popular in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,194. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,751
- 2012: 3,637
- 2013: 3,265
- 2014: 3,323
- 2015: 3,046
- 2016: 2,930
- 2017: 2,782
- 2018: 2,410
- 2019: 2,205
- 2020: 1,917
- 2021: 1,790
- 2022: 1,561
- 2023: 1,547
- 2024: 1,406
- 2025: 1,256
- 2026 (projected): 1,194
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Can be spelled 'Eric' or 'Erik' - both versions are widely accepted
- •Strong royal heritage with several Viking kings bearing this name
- •Ages well from childhood through adulthood
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Eric Bana
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Eric Schmidt
Former CEO of Google
Statistics
888,891
Total births since 1880
1970
Peak year
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