Name Legacy

Erik

Recorded 1911–2025 · United States

Erik was most popular in 1980, when 4,959 American babies were given the name — ranking #123 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,102, with 549 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 158,126 people named Erik.

Most popular in1980
Rank that year#123
Births that year4,959
Total since 1880158,126

Erik over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Erik’s peak in 1980. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

A variant of Eric · Norse · "eternal ruler"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org