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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Eric — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Eriberto|Erica
NorseBoy→ Stable

Eric

AIR-ik · 2 syllables

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Boy
#251
→ Stable
#251
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 44
Peak rank
#198 in 2020
5yr change
-24 ranks
Birth frequency
3.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #251 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Norse boy names
Eric

Popularity score: 44  ·  SSA Rank: #251

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-24 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NorseClassicStrong2-syllableBoyViking HeritageTimelessMasculinePower Name
Character
strong leadershipdetermined spiritnoble characterdecisive action
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Erics

adventurousresilientvisionarypioneeringstrategic
STRONG
High confidence

Eric is a Norse boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #251 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -24 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#251 · niche
Eric at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'Eiríkr', composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler, powerful). Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'.
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#198 in 2020
5yr change:-24 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ErikErickAaronAdrian◈Evan◈
Similar Style
MagnusLeifSoren◈Stellan◈RagnarBjorn
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Eric
Soren◈Astrid◈MagnusIngridLarsFreyaAxelSigrid
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Stellan◈
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↑ Rising
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↓ Fading
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Eric illustration
Name Intelligence
Eric · Overview
Summary

Eric is a Norse boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #251 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 45/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Eric carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
eric.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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