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Erik is a masculine name used in Swedish and Norwegian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Scandinavian form of Eric. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway." It ranked #546 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, scandinavian form of Eric. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The entry lists its usage as Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Erik ranked #546 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #546 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erik mean?
Behind the Name does not give Erik a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: scandinavian form of Eric.
Is Erik a popular name?
Erik ranked #546 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Erik a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Erik appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Erik — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
