Erik is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #546 in 2025 with 549 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,020 births ranking #122. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,111 boys born was named Erik. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.