Eric is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3255 in 1996 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 37 births ranking #3180. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 48,693 girls born was named Eric. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Eric is a Scandinavian classic meaning "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler". It is simple, durable, and familiar across a wide range of countries.
The name spread through Norse and later European history and became especially common in English during the twentieth century. Its strength lies in being classic without feeling heavy.