Eric
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Origin and meaning
Name: Eric (er-ic)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: #210
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Always Ruler
Origin: Nordic
Meaning: Eternal ruler
Origin: Norse
Meaning: forever or alone, ruler
Origin: English
Meaning: Leader
Origin and Meaning: Eric is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning "ever-ruler" or "eternal ruler".
Etymology: The name Eric is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which is composed of two elements: ei, meaning "ever" or "eternal", and ríkr, meaning "ruler".
Derived: Eric is also the basis for the English name Richard, which is derived from the Old Germanic name Ricard, which is composed of the elements ric, meaning "power", and hard, meaning "brave".
History of Name: The name Eric has been in use since the Middle Ages, when it was popular among the Scandinavian people. It was also used by the Normans, who brought it to England in the 11th century.
Style of the Name: Eric is a strong, masculine name that is often associated with power and strength.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Eric is often seen as a symbol of courage and leadership. It is also associated with wisdom and intelligence.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ˈɛɹɪk/
Syllables: er-ic
Eric's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Average | ★★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Good | ★★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Eric
- Self-critical
- Benevolent
- Patient
- Peaceful
- Vital
- Restless
- Judgmental
Astrology of name Eric
Zodiac sign: Leo
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Sun
Lucky metal: Gold
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| Lucky colors: | Maroon Mustard |
Totem pet: Fish
Totem animal: Octopus
Totem plant: Cornflower
Totem tree: Redbud
Lucky weekday: Wednesday
Favorable month: January
Lucky numbers: 8, 11, 48
Lucky days of the month: 5, 12, 15
Unlucky number: 4
Hobbies: baseball, photography, cosplaying
Careers: Carpentry, Automotive Industry, Medical Services
Health issues: Very poor circulation of blood
Letters count: 4
Numerology of name Eric
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 186 | 21 |
| 1896 | 209 | 25 |
| 1897 | 193 | 30 |
| 1898 | 205 | 30 |
| 1900 | 237 | 21 |
| 1901 | 201 | 25 |
| 1902 | 213 | 26 |
| 1903 | 200 | 34 |
| 1905 | 229 | 23 |
| 1906 | 212 | 33 |
| 1907 | 234 | 22 |
| 1908 | 237 | 30 |
| 1909 | 240 | 33 |
| 1910 | 244 | 41 |
| 1911 | 266 | 35 |
| 1912 | 304 | 93 |
| 1913 | 310 | 109 |
| 1914 | 321 | 145 |
| 1915 | 361 | 155 |
| 1916 | 357 | 155 |
| 1917 | 352 | 186 |
| 1918 | 351 | 202 |
| 1919 | 359 | 190 |
| 1920 | 368 | 186 |
| 1921 | 389 | 179 |
| 1922 | 366 | 200 |
| 1923 | 396 | 175 |
| 1924 | 363 | 228 |
| 1925 | 357 | 211 |
| 1926 | 353 | 214 |
| 1927 | 357 | 209 |
| 1928 | 356 | 220 |
| 1929 | 360 | 204 |
| 1930 | 351 | 206 |
| 1931 | 336 | 213 |
| 1932 | 345 | 199 |
| 1933 | 316 | 234 |
| 1934 | 307 | 259 |
| 1935 | 294 | 288 |
| 1936 | 290 | 296 |
| 1937 | 286 | 300 |
| 1938 | 268 | 370 |
| 1939 | 243 | 432 |
| 1940 | 237 | 482 |
| 1941 | 196 | 702 |
| 1942 | 177 | 866 |
| 1943 | 161 | 1169 |
| 1944 | 157 | 1195 |
| 1945 | 151 | 1351 |
| 1946 | 133 | 1820 |
| 1947 | 122 | 2344 |
| 1948 | 114 | 2490 |
| 1949 | 105 | 2768 |
| 1950 | 98 | 3096 |
| 1951 | 93 | 3664 |
| 1952 | 87 | 3989 |
| 1953 | 89 | 3930 |
| 1954 | 89 | 4173 |
| 1955 | 85 | 4658 |
| 1956 | 78 | 5250 |
| 1957 | 60 | 6621 |
| 1958 | 50 | 8186 |
| 1959 | 46 | 9728 |
| 1960 | 44 | 10530 |
| 1961 | 38 | 11110 |
| 1962 | 33 | 12345 |
| 1963 | 31 | 13277 |
| 1964 | 32 | 14559 |
| 1965 | 25 | 16835 |
| 1966 | 25 | 16475 |
| 1967 | 23 | 17835 |
| 1968 | 22 | 18506 |
| 1969 | 21 | 20747 |
| 1970 | 18 | 23567 |
| 1971 | 18 | 22974 |
| 1972 | 16 | 22033 |
| 1973 | 13 | 20806 |
| 1974 | 13 | 20194 |
| 1975 | 13 | 19811 |
| 1976 | 13 | 21369 |
| 1977 | 17 | 20747 |
| 1978 | 16 | 19781 |
| 1979 | 17 | 20272 |
| 1980 | 16 | 22629 |
| 1981 | 17 | 20724 |
| 1982 | 20 | 19883 |
| 1983 | 20 | 20361 |
| 1984 | 21 | 20960 |
| 1985 | 21 | 20842 |
| 1986 | 22 | 19525 |
| 1987 | 21 | 20203 |
| 1988 | 20 | 20167 |
| 1989 | 21 | 18978 |
| 1990 | 24 | 19425 |
| 1991 | 25 | 18050 |
| 1992 | 26 | 16142 |
| 1993 | 29 | 14546 |
| 1994 | 30 | 13311 |
| 1995 | 31 | 12483 |
| 1996 | 35 | 11606 |
| 1997 | 35 | 10318 |
| 1998 | 39 | 9964 |
| 1999 | 39 | 9380 |
| 2000 | 42 | 9160 |
| 2001 | 44 | 8559 |
| 2002 | 52 | 7927 |
| 2003 | 56 | 7786 |
| 2004 | 61 | 7133 |
| 2005 | 66 | 6696 |
| 2006 | 77 | 6231 |
| 2007 | 83 | 5957 |
| 2008 | 86 | 5377 |
| 2009 | 95 | 4643 |
| 2010 | 94 | 4197 |
| 2011 | 102 | 3749 |
| 2012 | 106 | 3634 |
| 2013 | 117 | 3265 |
| 2014 | 121 | 3319 |
| 2015 | 137 | 3044 |
| 2016 | 141 | 2925 |
| 2017 | 142 | 2772 |
| 2018 | 159 | 2402 |
| 2019 | 174 | 2199 |
| 2020 | 196 | 1912 |
| 2021 | 210 | 1777 |
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 751 | 21 |
| 1959 | 735 | 34 |
| 1960 | 753 | 26 |
| 1961 | 743 | 43 |
| 1962 | 733 | 41 |
| 1963 | 744 | 43 |
| 1964 | 730 | 57 |
| 1965 | 696 | 68 |
| 1966 | 669 | 81 |
| 1967 | 664 | 90 |
| 1968 | 673 | 79 |
| 1969 | 637 | 128 |
| 1970 | 638 | 148 |
| 1971 | 643 | 137 |
| 1972 | 637 | 118 |
| 1973 | 620 | 130 |
| 1974 | 610 | 139 |
| 1975 | 637 | 124 |
| 1976 | 619 | 133 |
| 1977 | 653 | 124 |
| 1978 | 619 | 150 |
| 1979 | 649 | 141 |
| 1980 | 647 | 153 |
| 1981 | 659 | 133 |
| 1982 | 655 | 138 |
| 1983 | 633 | 154 |
| 1984 | 653 | 148 |
| 1985 | 640 | 163 |
| 1986 | 666 | 150 |
| 1987 | 647 | 158 |
| 1988 | 652 | 165 |
| 1989 | 719 | 115 |
| 1990 | 786 | 79 |
| 1991 | 775 | 73 |
| 1992 | 803 | 56 |
| 1993 | 819 | 49 |
| 1994 | 800 | 53 |
| 1995 | 823 | 38 |
| 1996 | 830 | 36 |
| 1997 | 824 | 37 |
| 1998 | 854 | 21 |
| 1999 | 871 | 22 |
| 2000 | 884 | 26 |
| 2004 | 919 | 29 |
Name Eric in sign language
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