Eric is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6983 in 2003 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 37 births ranking #3180. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.6%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 114,191 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.