Why Erik Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Erik” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Erik” is of Norse origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Kire.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Iker.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Erik
The true meaning of ‘Erik’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Erik is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.
Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.
When people hear the name Erik, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.
You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.
Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.
Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green
Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone
Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday
Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices
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Is The Name Erik Popular?
“Erik” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Colorado as reported in the 1997 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 53 babies in Colorado have the same name as you in 1997. A total of 2,862 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1980 with a total of 4,913 babies. That’s a lot of baby Eriks.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Erik” was recorded 153,269 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Eriks to occupy the country of Kiribati with an estimated population of 120,428.
The name first appeared in the year 1911 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1971 with a rank of #97 nationwide and was registered 3,215 times as a baby boy’s name. Erik became a popular boy’s name in the state of Rhode Island in the year 1969. It ranked #45 with 33 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1991 in the state of California with 1,001 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of California for 37 years from 1965 to 2001 (may not be consecutive).
For the past three decades (1989 to 2018), the name “Erik” was recorded 69,469 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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