Eryk is of Polish origin, derived from the Old Slavic 'Erich', which means 'powerful' or 'eternally powerful'. It gained popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages and has since been used as a given name for males. The name Eryk has also appeared in other European countries like Germany and Sweden due to cultural exchange and immigration.
The name Eryk had a notable rise in popularity between the years 1976 to 2001, with the highest number of births recorded in 2001 at 51 births. However, from 2002 onwards, there has been a steady decline in its usage as a baby name, with only 8 births recorded in 2022. Overall, Eryk has been chosen for 1034 babies since 1976.