Eriks
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Eriks first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 41 babies have been named Eriks in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eriks is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,511 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,511
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"dark, brown-haired one"
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African origin
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Greek origin
"to be awake"
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Australian Aboriginal origin
"curved throwing stick, boomerang"
#39,710 in US
Hebrew origin
"who is like God?"
#39,464 in US
Welsh origin
"grey, grey-haired"
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African American English / Dutch surname elements origin
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About the Name Eriks
Eriks is a boy name .
Eriks is currently ranked #39,511 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eriks include Eri, Ery, and Eriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eriks include Erik . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis