Erik as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Erik?

We estimate that there are 148,040 people named Erik who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Erik is the 172nd most common for men, and the 365th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Erik?

The average person named Erik is 35.53 years old.

Is Erik a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

644 people named Erik were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 476th most popular name for boys, and the 965th most popular overall.

The popularity of Erik peaked in 1980, when it was the 64th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Erik a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Erik is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Erik are male.

Popularity of Erik in England

In 2020, Erik was the 346th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.