Eric Name Origin
/EH-ric/-
American (Western) 50%
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Swedish (Northern European) 30%
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French (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Eric
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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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 Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Eric each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).