Eric is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6485 in 2002 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 37 births ranking #3180. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 52.8%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 105,695 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.