Eirik
How to say it: AY-rik · /ˈeɪrɪk/
Old Norse Eirikr meaning 'eternal ruler' - traditional Norwegian spelling of Eric, borne by kings.
Eirik was the 7,404th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 9 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #6,672 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #7,404 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 9 |
| Share of births | 1 in 368,371 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #6,672 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Eirik is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eirik is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Eirik
- Eirik Bakke (born 1977)Norwegian footballer
- Eirik Kvalfoss (born 1959)Norwegian biathlete
- Eirik Verås Larsen (born 1976)Canoe racer
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