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The name Eric originates from Old Norse, meaning 'eternal ruler'. It evolved from the historical forms Eiríkr and has variants like Erik and Eryk. The name is associated with qualities of strength and leadership, with no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Viking Age and remains a well-regarded name in modern times.

The name Eric is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Eric has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eric' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 423rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 251st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 55th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 21st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 60th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 163rd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2549th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1025th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1402nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7590th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20142nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eric' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.