How Many People Are Named Erik?
157,566
people in the United States are named Erik
1 in 2,126 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#483
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0470%
Of US population
Peak Year
1980
4,955 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian, German, Dutch, English
Pronunciation:
E-rik (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German), E-reek (Finnish, Slovene, Hungarian), AY-rik (Dutch), ER
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Scandinavian form of ERIC. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. King Erik IX of Sweden (12th century) is the patron saint of that country.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 36.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1911 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
31,754
Texas
12,673
New York
11,720
Illinois
9,429
Pennsylvania
5,876
Michigan
5,874
Florida
5,316
Minnesota
5,189
Washington
4,988
New Jersey
4,894
💡 Fun Facts About "Erik"
- 644 babies were named Erik in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1980
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1911
- Most popular in California
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