Eirc
A boy's name of Old Norse origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Eirc is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 17 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Eirc is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eirc is an extremely rare name, possibly a typographical or phonetic variant of Eric, the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever, always) and ríkr (ruler, powerful), meaning ever-ruler or eternal ruler. The spelling Eirc may reflect a closer approximation of the Old Norse original spelling without the final k.
As a rare variant, Eirc carries all the Norse heritage of Eric while feeling distinctly more ancient and Scandinavian on paper. It suits parents with Scandinavian ancestry who want a name that pays closer homage to the original Old Norse form rather than its anglicized version.
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Eirc is cataloged under the Old Norse naming tradition. Names from the Old Norse tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Eirc has been recorded as a boy's name since 1961, with 17 total births. Browse the Old Norse names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eirc has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1961.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | #7441 | — |
| 1970s | 6 | #4672 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #4239 | — |
The Story of Eirc
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1973, Eirc is a Gen X staple. Boys named Eirc are most likely born between 1963 and 1983.
How rare is Eirc?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eirc is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1961, peaked in the 1970s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1961–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | #7441 |
| 1973 | 6 | #4672 |
| 1961 | 5 | #4239 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–1990