Meaning, origin, history
Eric is a name of Norse origin, meaning "eternal ruler". It is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which was composed of the elements "ei" meaning "ever" or "always", and "ríkr" meaning "powerful" or "rich". The name Eric was introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age. In England, it became popularized by King Erik Bloodaxe, who ruled Norway from 934 to 936. Eric is also a patronymic name, derived from the Old Norse personal name Eiríkr, and means "son of Eiríkr". Today, Eric is a common given name in many countries around the world, including Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, and England. It has been used as a royal name by several Scandinavian monarchs throughout history, including King Erik IX of Sweden (r. 1156-1160) and King Eric VII of Denmark (r. 1283-1319).
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ericc since 1880
Total births
10
Total since 1880
Peak year
1958
5 births
in 1966
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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