Eric
Meaning: Eternal ruler, ever powerful
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #199
Total births: 1,322
History: Eric peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Eric Bana went from Australian TV comedy to Hollywood leading man — The Hulk, Troy, Munich. Eric represents the Australian-to-Hollywood pipeline that keeps producing global stars.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1993) | #100 |
| Babies named Eric in 1993 | 78 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,322 |
| Peak year | 1957 (102 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #66 |
| Years in records | 1952–1993 (15 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Eric
What does the name Eric mean?
Eric means “Eternal ruler, ever powerful” from Old Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Eric?
Eric has Old Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Eternal ruler, ever powerful”.
How popular is Eric in Australia?
Eric ranked #100 in Australia in 1993 — given to 78 babies that year.
When was Eric most popular?
Eric peaked in 1957 with 102 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Eric a boy or girl name?
Eric is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Erics in registered births are male.
How long has Eric been recorded in Australia?
Eric appears in birth records in Australia across 15 years — from 1952 through 1993.