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Nymbler makes name connections with insights from baby-naming expert Laura Wattenberg, author of The Baby Name Wizard.
A boy's name of English, German and Scandinavian origin that has become a contemporary classic. Eric was most popular in 1970 and is currently ranked #86 among the U.S. boys' names. Meaning: Scandinavian: ruler of all. English: brave ruler. German: a short form of Frederick. History: Eric the Red was a Norwegian explorer who founded Greenland's first colony.
U.S. popularity statistics:
| Peak year: | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Rank in 2008: | 86 |
| 3-year trend: |  19% |
Frequency per 1 million babies:
