Erich Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-ik / ˈɛrɪk

German; Scandinavian

Meaning

German: ruler; Scandinavian: eternal ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Erich is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eri' meaning 'honor' and 'rich' meaning 'ruler'. It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in German-speaking countries. The name has also appeared in Scandinavian cultures, where it is associated with nobility and leadership. Erich has been a popular name in medieval times and continues to be used in modern contexts.

Trend Summary

The name Erich has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Erik
  • Eryk

International Variants

  • Erik (Swedish)
  • Éric (French)
  • Erico (Italian)
  • Eirik (Norwegian)

Famous people named Erich

Erich Fromm was a German social psychologist and philosopher known for his works on humanistic psychology.

Erich Kästner was a German author and poet, famous for his children's literature.

Erich Hartmann was a German fighter pilot during World War II, recognized as one of the most successful aces in history.

Erich Segal was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his novel 'Love Story'.

Fictional characters named Erich

Erich von Stroheim is a character in the film 'Sunset Boulevard', portrayed as a former director.

Erich is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', known for his role in the storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erich was first seen in the United States in 1894. Erich has ranked as high as #798 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Erich has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Erich (2016)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18946
18955
18965
18977
18998
19009
19017
19046
19117
191210
191315
191422
191523
191633
191723
191825
191922
192023
192119
192219
192317
192422
192527
192616
192719
192828
192928
193031
193127
193227
193325
193424
193519
193628
193718
193822
193932
194038
194138
194229
194326
194430
194539
194636
194749
194845
194935
195046
195152
195261
195362
195461
195571
195689
1957115
1958116
1959127
1960165
1961177
1962151
1963204
1964198
1965211
1966188
1967183
1968235
1969235
1970304
1971343
1972290
1973251
1974252
1975256
1976239
1977257
1978242
1979209
1980272
1981211
1982258
1983232
1984246
1985252
1986210
1987217
1988241
1989221
1990201
1991193
1992200
1993185
1994189
1995155
1996162
1997147
1998122
1999119
2000125
200185
200291
200391
200478
200573
200656
200757
200851
200951
201036
201149
201234
201339
201448
201528
201630
201725
201813
201920
202016
202118
202225
202313
202416