Eric Name Meaning & Origin
/EH-ric/Eric is likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
Eric is a name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Eiríkr', meaning 'ever ruler' or 'eternal ruler'. It is common in Scandinavian countries and has been widely adopted in Western cultures.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Western) 50% -
Swedish (Northern European) 30% -
French (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Eric
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 1,256 boys in the US were named Eric.
Growth of the name Eric in the US (SSA Data):
Eric Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.