Eirik is an Old Norse masculine given name, derived from the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' and 'rík' meaning 'powerful'. It was popular among the Vikings and has been used in Scandinavia ever since. The name Eirik is also found in other Germanic languages with similar spelling and pronunciation. It's pronounced as AYR-ik.
The name Eirik has seen a fluctuating trend in popularity over the years, with a significant rise in recent decades. From 1963 to 2008, there were consistent but relatively low numbers of births per year, ranging from 5 to 11. However, since 2009, there has been a notable increase, with the number of births reaching double digits every year except for 2011 and 2023. The highest recorded year was 2022, with 16 births. Overall, from 1963 to 2023, there have been a total of 337 births named Eirik.