Boy Name
Erik
"Eternal ruler, ever powerful king"
Ranked #476 for boys
About the Name Erik
Erik is a boy name of Norse origin. The name means "Eternal ruler, ever powerful king" and Currently ranked #476 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Norse names.
Popularity Over Time
#2450 1950
#14842 1960
#32268 1970
#36608 1980
#33720 1990
#22448 2000
#10502 2010
#3446 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Erik
- Et Erik the Red
- EE Erik Erikson