Eric Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIR-ik / /ˈɛrɪk/Old Norse; Germanic
Meaning
Old Norse: eternal ruler; Germanic: ever powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eric has roots in Old Norse, where it was derived from the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' and 'rikr' meaning 'ruler'. It has been a popular name in Scandinavian countries and has spread to other regions through Viking influence. Eric has been borne by various kings and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Trend Summary
Eric has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Erik
- Eryk
International Variants
- Erik (Swedish)
- Éric (French)
- Eryk (Polish)
Famous people named Eric
Eric Clapton is a renowned English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, and writer, best known for being a member of Monty Python.
Eric Schmidt served as the CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011 and has been influential in the tech industry.
Eric Bana is an Australian actor known for his roles in films such as 'Hulk' and 'Munich.'.
Fictional characters named Eric
Eric Cartman is a central character in the animated series 'South Park,' known for his controversial humor.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eric was first seen in the United States in 1880. Eric has ranked as high as #25 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Eric has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eric (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 234 | |
TX | 186 | |
FL | 86 | |
NY | 63 | |
PA | 55 | |
OH | 54 | |
WA | 43 | |
AZ | 39 | |
NC | 36 | |
GA | 36 | |
TN | 34 | |
VA | 32 | |
MI | 32 | |
IL | 30 | |
MA | 29 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 10 |
1881 | 9 |
1882 | 9 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 12 |
1885 | 16 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 11 |
1888 | 13 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 18 |
1892 | 18 |
1893 | 13 |
1894 | 20 |
1895 | 20 |
1896 | 25 |
1897 | 30 |
1898 | 30 |
1899 | 17 |
1900 | 21 |
1901 | 25 |
1902 | 26 |
1903 | 34 |
1904 | 15 |
1905 | 23 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 22 |
1908 | 30 |
1909 | 33 |
1910 | 41 |
1911 | 35 |
1912 | 93 |
1913 | 109 |
1914 | 145 |
1915 | 155 |
1916 | 155 |
1917 | 186 |
1918 | 202 |
1919 | 190 |
1920 | 186 |
1921 | 179 |
1922 | 200 |
1923 | 175 |
1924 | 228 |
1925 | 211 |
1926 | 214 |
1927 | 208 |
1928 | 221 |
1929 | 205 |
1930 | 206 |
1931 | 213 |
1932 | 199 |
1933 | 234 |
1934 | 259 |
1935 | 288 |
1936 | 296 |
1937 | 299 |
1938 | 370 |
1939 | 432 |
1940 | 482 |
1941 | 703 |
1942 | 866 |
1943 | 1,170 |
1944 | 1,195 |
1945 | 1,351 |
1946 | 1,820 |
1947 | 2,345 |
1948 | 2,492 |
1949 | 2,768 |
1950 | 3,095 |
1951 | 3,664 |
1952 | 3,990 |
1953 | 3,929 |
1954 | 4,169 |
1955 | 4,659 |
1956 | 5,253 |
1957 | 6,620 |
1958 | 8,189 |
1959 | 9,729 |
1960 | 10,534 |
1961 | 11,114 |
1962 | 12,343 |
1963 | 13,277 |
1964 | 14,567 |
1965 | 16,830 |
1966 | 16,472 |
1967 | 17,831 |
1968 | 18,502 |
1969 | 20,746 |
1970 | 23,573 |
1971 | 22,964 |
1972 | 22,031 |
1973 | 20,802 |
1974 | 20,188 |
1975 | 19,796 |
1976 | 21,363 |
1977 | 20,745 |
1978 | 19,763 |
1979 | 20,269 |
1980 | 22,614 |
1981 | 20,715 |
1982 | 19,879 |
1983 | 20,356 |
1984 | 20,956 |
1985 | 20,843 |
1986 | 19,528 |
1987 | 20,203 |
1988 | 20,174 |
1989 | 18,978 |
1990 | 19,429 |
1991 | 18,051 |
1992 | 16,145 |
1993 | 14,548 |
1994 | 13,310 |
1995 | 12,486 |
1996 | 11,610 |
1997 | 10,317 |
1998 | 9,964 |
1999 | 9,382 |
2000 | 9,161 |
2001 | 8,559 |
2002 | 7,927 |
2003 | 7,787 |
2004 | 7,133 |
2005 | 6,697 |
2006 | 6,231 |
2007 | 5,959 |
2008 | 5,377 |
2009 | 4,645 |
2010 | 4,200 |
2011 | 3,750 |
2012 | 3,636 |
2013 | 3,265 |
2014 | 3,321 |
2015 | 3,045 |
2016 | 2,928 |
2017 | 2,782 |
2018 | 2,408 |
2019 | 2,204 |
2020 | 1,917 |
2021 | 1,789 |
2022 | 1,560 |
2023 | 1,544 |
2024 | 1,402 |