Boy nameCurrently #476 in the USFalling
Erik
//ˈɛɹɪk//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19804 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Erik's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Erik's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Erik |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 39 |
| 1940 | 44 |
| 1941 | 53 |
| 1942 | 57 |
| 1943 | 79 |
| 1944 | 65 |
| 1945 | 96 |
| 1946 | 95 |
| 1947 | 121 |
| 1948 | 93 |
| 1949 | 154 |
| 1950 | 132 |
| 1951 | 153 |
| 1952 | 187 |
| 1953 | 191 |
| 1954 | 220 |
| 1955 | 222 |
| 1956 | 253 |
| 1957 | 324 |
| 1958 | 340 |
| 1959 | 428 |
| 1960 | 470 |
| 1961 | 520 |
| 1962 | 516 |
| 1963 | 674 |
| 1964 | 1,169 |
| 1965 | 2,134 |
| 1966 | 1,974 |
| 1967 | 2,263 |
| 1968 | 2,387 |
| 1969 | 2,735 |
| 1970 | 3,262 |
| 1971 | 3,223 |
| 1972 | 3,415 |
| 1973 | 3,080 |
| 1974 | 2,904 |
| 1975 | 2,871 |
| 1976 | 2,773 |
| 1977 | 2,803 |
| 1978 | 3,279 |
| 1979 | 4,658 |
| 1980 | 4,955 |
| 1981 | 3,944 |
| 1982 | 3,662 |
| 1983 | 3,665 |
| 1984 | 3,450 |
| 1985 | 3,398 |
| 1986 | 3,134 |
| 1987 | 3,256 |
| 1988 | 3,499 |
| 1989 | 3,645 |
| 1990 | 3,966 |
| 1991 | 3,904 |
| 1992 | 3,832 |
| 1993 | 3,502 |
| 1994 | 3,770 |
| 1995 | 3,443 |
| 1996 | 3,029 |
| 1997 | 2,862 |
| 1998 | 2,683 |
| 1999 | 2,729 |
| 2000 | 2,731 |
| 2001 | 2,574 |
| 2002 | 2,460 |
| 2003 | 2,555 |
| 2004 | 2,373 |
| 2005 | 2,233 |
| 2006 | 2,131 |
| 2007 | 2,034 |
| 2008 | 1,802 |
| 2009 | 1,555 |
| 2010 | 1,337 |
| 2011 | 1,266 |
| 2012 | 1,222 |
| 2013 | 1,105 |
| 2014 | 1,037 |
| 2015 | 1,018 |
| 2016 | 948 |
| 2017 | 900 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 815 |
| 2020 | 708 |
| 2021 | 699 |
| 2022 | 716 |
| 2023 | 679 |
| 2024 | 644 |
Erik through the decades
- Erik peaked in 1980, when 4,955 babies were named Erik in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Erik has fallen 49% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Erik currently ranks #476 in the US and is cooling off.