Erik
5 countries#545 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Erik was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
158,126 births recorded 1911–2025 · currently #545 · peaked in 1980 with 4,959 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,022 births recorded 1924–2022 · currently #1501 · peaked in 1959 with 75 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines, Nord, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,934 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2021 with 161 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,688 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #310 · peaked in 2021 with 151 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
215 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2019 with 20 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
31 births recorded 2010–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Erik’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #189 | — |
| 2007 | #199 | ↓10 |
| 2008 | #213 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #233 | ↓20 |
| 2010 | #256 | ↓23 |
| 2011 | #277 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #289 | ↓12 |
| 2013 | #311 | ↓22 |
| 2014 | #329 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #337 | ↓8 |
| 2016 | #355 | ↓18 |
| 2017 | #368 | ↓13 |
| 2018 | #376 | ↓8 |
| 2019 | #384 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #422 | ↓38 |
| 2021 | #442 | ↓20 |
| 2022 | #432 | ↑10 |
| 2023 | #454 | ↓22 |
| 2024 | #476 | ↓22 |
| 2025 | #545 | ↓69 |
Frequently asked questions about Erik
Is Erik a popular name?
Yes — Erik currently ranks #545 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Erik more common for boys or girls?
Erik is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Erik most popular?
Erik peaked in 1980 in United States, with 4,959 recorded births that year.
Is Erik rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Erik’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1740 in 1911 to #545 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Erik?
At least 163,082 babies have been recorded with the name Erik across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Erik popular in more than one country?
Yes — Erik appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Erik?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Erik include Eden, Augustine, Fletcher, Devin.
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