Gender: Male
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Ruler, Peaceful Ruler, Ever-powerful, Forever Ruler, Fun
Pronunciation: EH-rik, /ˈɛrɪk/, EH R IH K
Popularity Rank: #136
Derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of the elements ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler'. It has been commonly used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation.
The name Eric is of Old Norse origin and means Ruler, Peaceful Ruler, Ever-powerful, Forever Ruler, Fun. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Eric is commonly found in United States of America, France, Netherlands, and 100 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-rik
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛrɪk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH R IH K
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Eric is recorded 269,166 times globally, ranking it as the 136th most common name worldwide.
Eric is most prevalent in United States of America, with 75,082 occurrences, making it the 30th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Eric is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #30 | 1 : 24 |
| France | #15 | 1 : 19 |
| Netherlands | #77 | 1 : 41 |
| South Africa | #150 | 1 : 260 |
| Hong Kong | #9 | 1 : 50 |
| Canada | #21 | 1 : 42 |
| Belgium | #24 | 1 : 35 |
| Malaysia | #90 | 1 : 277 |
| United Kingdom | #338 | 1 : 98 |
| Cameroon | #7 | 1 : 81 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Eric from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 02:09 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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