Erik
girl nameErik entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #2342 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#2342
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4223 |
| 1970s | #3800 |
| 1980s | #3459 |
| 1990s | #8399 |
| 2000s | #13726 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Erik are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erik alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erik in 2025?
- Erik is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Erik most popular?
- Erik peaked in 1980, reaching #2342 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Erik with classmates?
- Erik will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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