Find out how popular the first name Aeryk has been for the last 9 years (from 1991 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aeryk by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Aeryk is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Aeryk.

The history of the first name Aeryk

The name Aeryk is a relatively modern variation of the traditional name Eric, which has its origins in the Old Norse language. Eric is derived from the Norse elements "ai," meaning "ever" or "eternal," and "rik," meaning "ruler" or "powerful." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler."

The Old Norse name Eric was brought to England by the Norse invaders and settlers during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the late 11th century. The name gained popularity in the region and eventually spread to other parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eric can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives written in the 13th and 14th centuries. The name appears in several of these sagas, including the Saga of Eric the Red, which tells the story of the Norse explorer Eric the Red (circa 950-1003), who is credited with founding the first European settlement in Greenland.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Eric or its variants. One of the most famous was Eric IX of Sweden (1120-1160), who was King of Sweden from 1156 until his death. Another prominent figure was Eric the Victorious (circa 945-995), a Danish king who ruled from 986 until his death.

In the 19th century, the name Eric gained popularity in the United States, particularly among those of Scandinavian descent. One noteworthy individual was Eric Ericson (1860-1936), a Swedish-American engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first successful turbo-supercharger for internal combustion engines.

The variant spelling Aeryk is a more recent development, likely influenced by the trend of creating unique or unconventional spellings of traditional names. While it is not a common spelling, it can be found in various records and genealogical databases.

Some notable individuals who have borne the name Aeryk include Aeryk Burnell (born 1968), a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1990s. Another is Aeryk Barr (born 1988), an American soccer player who has played professionally in the United States and abroad.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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