US Popularity:429
Origin:Norse
Meaning:sole ruler; eternal ruler
Both royal and rugged, Eric is a masculine name of Norse origin soaked in Viking lore and badassery. From the Old Norse components ei, meaning "ever" or "alone," and ríkr, meaning "rule," Eric stands as the "sole ruler" or, better yet, the "eternal ruler." And while Eric leaves little to the imagination when it comes to its commanding power, its long lineage of kings leaves exactly none. Close kin to Erik the Red—the legendary Viking founder of Greenland—Eric is a potent appellation to ignite your little one's zeal for greatness.

Famous People Named Eric

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Actor
  • Eric Church
    Country Singer
  • Eric Clapton
    Musician, Singer
  • Eric Dane
    Actor
  • Eric Hosmer
    Baseball Player

Eric Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Eric is currently #566 on The Bump
Boy:Eric is currently #162 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Eric is currently #429 in U.S. births
Boy:Eric is currently #152 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#429
in 2022
- 42
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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