Erik

Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihk ]

Girl Name #22,757 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Erik is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHR-ihk.

Parents who love the name Erik often also consider Erma, Ernestine, Era .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #22,757
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Erin #797 Erika #1146 Erica #1492 Eris #1653 Eri #3283 Ericka #3903

Also a Boy Name

Erik is also used as a boy name, ranked #477.

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Similar Names

Erma Ernestine Era Erna Erie Ernest Ervin Erastus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erik

Is Erik a boy or girl name?

Erik is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #22757. As a boy name, it is ranked #477. Erik is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Erik?

Erik is pronounced EHR-ihk.

How popular is the name Erik?

Erik is currently ranked #22757 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Erik a common or rare name?

Erik is an uncommon name, ranked #22757 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.