Erik
Boy name · 215 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Erik: 215 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 20 births in 2019.
A Norse name of Old Scandinavian origin, Erik derives from Eiríkr, meaning “eternal ruler” or “ever-powerful,” combining ei (ever, always) with ríkr (ruler). The most famous bearer is Erik the Red, the 10th-century Viking explorer who founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland. His son, Leif Erikson, went on to reach North America. In the world of music, the eccentric French composer Erik Satie brought the name a distinctly artistic twist. While the spelling Erik is less common in Scotland than the
Boy 36 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201920 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 215since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 41%vs prior 5y