Erikc
A masculine name of Scandinavian origin associated with the word "eternal ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Erikc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Erikc today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erikc births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erikc. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Erikc. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,924
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Erikc: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Erikc by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Erikc during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Erikc
The name Erikc is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Norse language, where the word "erik" was derived from the elements "ai" meaning "ever" or "always," and "rik" meaning "ruler" or "mighty." This suggests that the name Erikc was initially used to denote a person of great power and authority.
In ancient Norse mythology, Erikc was the name of a mighty warrior and leader who was revered for his bravery and strategic prowess. This figure is mentioned in various sagas and legends, further solidifying the name's association with strength and valor. As the Vikings traveled and conquered new territories, the name Erikc spread across Europe and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Erikc can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works from the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas often featured heroic figures with names like Erikc, reflecting the cultural significance and admiration for such names during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Erikc. One of the most famous was Erikc the Red (950-1003), a Norse explorer who is credited with being the first European to establish a settlement in Greenland. His daring exploits and discovery of new lands solidified his place in the annals of history.
Another prominent figure was Erikc the Victorious (945-995), a Swedish king renowned for his military conquests and territorial expansion. His reign marked a significant period in the history of Sweden, and his name became synonymous with strength and victory.
In the realm of literature, Erikc Skallagrimsson (1173-1241) was an Icelandic poet and scholar whose works have been preserved and studied for centuries. His poetic contributions are considered a cornerstone of Old Norse literature, further cementing the name Erikc's association with cultural and intellectual achievements.
Erikc the Holy (1101-1161), a Swedish king and saint, was revered for his piety and efforts to spread Christianity throughout Scandinavia. His name became intertwined with religious devotion and the propagation of faith, adding a spiritual dimension to its significance.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Erikc throughout history, each contributing to its rich tapestry of meanings and associations.
People
Erikc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erikc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erikc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erikc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erikc going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Erikc a common name?
We classify Erikc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erikc most popular?
The single biggest year for Erikc was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erikc is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Erikc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erikc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erikc in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Erikc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erikc in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Erikc can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Erikc?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.