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Eric
BoyMeaning of Eric: Norse: 'eternal ruler'
Eric is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 281st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 162nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#281
1,256 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#162
308 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
893,184
First recorded 1880 · peak 1970
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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