Erik: Name day
Name day
Erik's name day is observed on February 2nd in Slovakia and October 26th in Czechia. May 18th is the shared name day for Erik in Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Sweden, and the USA.
Erik Origin History and Masculine Tone
Erik is a historically rooted, definitively masculine name derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr. Its formidable origin translates to the meaning "eternal ruler," endowing it with a strong, grounded mood. In the USA, the name gained popularity through the mid-20th century, serving as a well-regarded variant of the spelling Eric. This name conveys a simple, traditional elegance, suggesting a personality that is decisive and pragmatic. Despite its European heritage, Erik remains a consistently familiar choice within American naming conventions today.
Name Day List: Erik
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Slovakia | 2 | February | Erik, Erika |
 Denmark | 18 | May | Erik |
 Estonia | 18 | May | Eerik, Erik, Erich, Eeri, Eero, Ergo, Ergi, Erko, Erki |
 Hungary | 18 | May | Erik, Alexandra |
 Norway | 18 | May | Eirik, Erik, Erika |
 Sweden | 18 | May | Erik |
 USA | 18 | May | Aric, Eric, Erica, Erich, Erick, Ericka, Erik, Erika, Perry |
 Czechia | 26 | October | Erik |
Name Day List - similar names (Erik)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
| Sweden | 24 | January | Erika |
 Lithuania | 9 | February | Alge, Apolonija, Erikas, Joviltas |
| Slovakia | 25 | February | Frederik, Frederika |
| Czechia | 2 | April | Erika |
| Estonia | 22 | April | Meeri, Meri, Merje, Merike |
 Austria | 18 | May | Erich, Erika, Felix, Johannes |
 Finland | 18 | May | Eero, Erkki, Eerika, Eerik, Eerikki, Erkka |
 Latvia | 18 | May | Cindija, Eriks, Inese, Inesis |
| Lithuania | 18 | May | Erdvilas, Erikas, Julita, Ryte, Venacijus |
| Latvia | 4 | June | Elfrida, Frederika, Gaigala, Sintija |
| Austria | 5 | June | Erika, Winfried |
| USA | 1 | July | Aaron, Aron, Arron, Derek, Derica, Derick, Derik, Derrick, Derris, Derry, Dirk, Inga, Ingrid, Theodoric |
| Estonia | 18 | July | Eerika, Erika |
| Hungary | 31 | August | Erika, Bella |
| Hungary | 20 | September | Friderika |
| Latvia | 25 | September | Rauls, Roderiks, Rodrigo, Vingra |
| Latvia | 3 | November | Dagnija, Erika |
 Croatia | 5 | November | Emerik, Mirko, Srijemski mucenici |
| Denmark | 14 | November | Frederik |
| Austria | 29 | November | Christine, Friedrich, Friederike |