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Eirik

Boy

Meaning of Eirik: Norse: 'eternal ruler'

Eirik is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7897th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7897

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

362

First recorded 1963 · peak 2017

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 6 babies1982: 7 babies1983: 7 babies1984: 6 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 5 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 7 babies1998: 10 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 5 babies20002001: 7 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 10 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 5 babies2007: 5 babies2008: 5 babies2009: 11 babies2010: 15 babies20102011: 5 babies2012: 6 babies2013: 9 babies2014: 7 babies2015: 13 babies2016: 13 babies2017: 17 babies2018: 8 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 10 babies20202021: 11 babies2022: 16 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 15 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Eirik per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 17.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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