Will my child share the name Eryk with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Eryk per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eryk in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eryk becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eryk is declining: down 935 places since 2020, to #1,897 in 2025. It peaked at #623 in 2015.

Is Eryk a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eryk is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Eryk?

Notable people named Eryk include: Eryk Latoń, Eryk Hansel and Eryk Anders.

Is Eryk a popular baby name in the United States?

Eryk does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1897

Eryk

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Eryk is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Eryk in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Eryk

Eryk has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 897 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #623 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Eryk is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Eryk in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Eryk

Eryk Latoń — Eryk Latoń is a Polish professional racing cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI Continental team, Team Hurom.
Eryk Hansel — Eryk Hansel is a Polish former footballer who played as a defender.
Eryk Anders — Eryk Anders is an American former professional mixed martial artist and American football linebacker.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.