An estimated 147,143 living Americans are named Erik.
How rare is Erik?
Erik is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 549 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.8% from its 1980 peak.
How old is the typical Erik?
The median age of a living American named Erik is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 48 years old.
Is Erik still popular?
Not especially. Erik has been declining since its 1980 peak and registered 549 births in 2025.
Where is Erik most common?
Erik has its strongest geographic signal in Washington, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1911Peak 19802025
Peak year
1980
Decline from peak
88.8%
2025
549
All-time
157,461
Diaspora map
Erik took 58 years to reach 30 states. A slow burn from California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, and Washington outward.
Broke out: California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, and Washington, 1964 · over-represented in 30 states over 58 years
