Erik
Erik is the Scandinavian form of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning 'sole ruler' or 'eternal ruler.' It has been a popular name in Nordic countries for centuries and carries a strong Viking heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 512. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,266
- 2012: 1,223
- 2013: 1,105
- 2014: 1,037
- 2015: 1,019
- 2016: 948
- 2017: 901
- 2018: 855
- 2019: 815
- 2020: 708
- 2021: 699
- 2022: 716
- 2023: 679
- 2024: 645
- 2025: 549
- 2026 (projected): 512
Good to Know
- •The 'k' spelling is the traditional Scandinavian version, while 'Eric' with a 'c' is more common in English-speaking countries
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Strong historical and cultural significance in Nordic heritage
- •Simple to spell once the 'k' versus 'c' preference is established
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Erik the Red
Norse explorer who founded the first settlement in Greenland
Erik Erikson
Renowned developmental psychologist
Erik Satie
French composer and pianist
Erik Estrada
Actor known for 'CHiPs'
Statistics
157,461
Total births since 1880
1980
Peak year
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