Eric is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. It means 'eternally powerful,' combining the elements 'ai' meaning 'always' and 'ríkr' meaning 'powerful.' The name gained prominence during the Viking Age due to several notable figures, including Erik the Red and Erik the Victorious. Today, Eric is widely used throughout the English-speaking world.
The name Eric experienced a gap of eight years between its peak birth years in this dataset.