Erik
Erik: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Erik
- A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Swedish Erik.
How popular is Erik?
Since 1880, 665 girls and 157,461 boys in the U.S. have been named Erik (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2358 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #546 for boys, with 549 babies given the name.
Names similar to Erik
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Erik
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Erik FAQ
What does the name Erik mean?
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric. A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Swedish Erik.
What is the origin of the name Erik?
Erik is listed as a name of Norse origin.
How popular is the name Erik?
Since 1880, 665 girls and 157,461 boys in the U.S. have been named Erik (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2358 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #546 for boys, with 549 babies given the name.
Is Erik a boy or girl name?
Erik is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 665 girls and 157,461 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.