Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Ever Powerful, Ever Ruler
Pronunciation: 'ɛrɪk, /ˈɛrɪk/, EH R IH K
Popularity Rank: #679
From the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler'. This name was popular among early Scandinavian royalty and it has been borne by ten kings of Sweden, including Erik the Victorious who unified the country.
The name Erik is of Scandinavian origin and means Ever Powerful, Ever Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Erik is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, Mexico, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: 'ɛrɪk
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛrɪk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH R IH K
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Erik is recorded 88,771 times globally, ranking it as the 679th most common name worldwide.
Erik is most prevalent in United States of America, with 17,796 occurrences, making it the 321th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Erik is found among 1 in every 16 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #321 | 1 : 102 |
| Netherlands | #21 | 1 : 25 |
| Mexico | #223 | 1 : 94 |
| Sweden | #18 | 1 : 16 |
| Italy | #610 | 1 : 205 |
| Germany | #272 | 1 : 94 |
| Belgium | #183 | 1 : 99 |
| Colombia | #860 | 1 : 529 |
| Spain | #585 | 1 : 272 |
| Peru | #585 | 1 : 490 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Erik from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 21, 2024 09:36 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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