NAME PROFILE
Erik
Erik is a Scandinavian name meaning 'eternal ruler.' it has a crisp, powerful energy and suggests a person who is independent, focused, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 158,126 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 23%IL — 18%MI — 18%PA — 18%
Notable People
Erik Satie (Composer) · Erik Erikson (Psychologist) · Erik Estrada (Actor) · Erik Weihenmayer (Adventurer) · Erik Karlsson (Athlete)
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