Erik
Peaked at #64 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1911, Erik has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Erik — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2358
in 1980
Last ranked
#14305
in 2008
Years tracked
42
1964–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1964, Erik reached its peak popularity for girls in 1980, ranking #2358 nationally with 41 babies given the name that year.
Erik hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #14305.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #14,305 | 7 |
| 2007 | #16,112 | 6 |
| 2005 | #17,299 | 5 |
| 2004 | #11,966 | 8 |
| 2003 | #16,554 | 5 |
| 2000 | #9,385 | 10 |
| 1999 | #13,202 | 6 |
| 1998 | #11,511 | 7 |
Erik — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#64
in 1980
Current rank
#476
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1911–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1911, Erik reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #64 nationally with 4,914 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #329 (2014) to #476 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Erik ranks #476 nationally for boys, with 644 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #476 | 644 |
| 2023 | #454 | 679 |
| 2022 | #432 | 716 |
| 2021 | #441 | 699 |
| 2020 | #422 | 708 |
| 2019 | #384 | 815 |
| 2018 | #379 | 854 |
| 2017 | #368 | 900 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Erik most popular?
Erik was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #64 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Erik becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Erik?
At least 157,566 babies have been recorded with the name Erik in the US since 1911, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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