Erik
Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Erik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 666 babies have been named Erik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erik is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,757 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,757
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Erik
Erik is a girl name .
Is Erik a boy or girl name? Erik is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,757 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #477. Erik is more commonly used as a boy name.
Erik is currently ranked #22,757 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Erik include Erin, Erika, Erica, Eris, Eri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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