Erik Name Meaning & Origin
/EH-rik/Erik is likely a name of Swedish origin.
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Name Origin
The name Erik is of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' and 'rik' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. It was a common name among Scandinavian royalty and nobility, and remains popular in Nordic countries.
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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Swedish (Nordic) 50% -
Danish (Nordic) 30% -
Norwegian (Nordic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Erik
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 549 boys in the US were named Erik.
Growth of the name Erik in the US (SSA Data):
Erik Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
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.