Eric Hudgins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Eric Hudgins — eternal ruler
816K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Eric Hudgins is a name that combines Scandinavian origins. The first name Eric is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. From the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever) and ríkr (ruler). Name of Eric the Red, the Norse explorer who discovered Greenland. The surname Hudgins: Andrew Hudgins (born 1951), American poet Cathy Hudgins (1944–2025), American politician David Hudgins (born 1965), American television writer and producer Edward W. Hudgins (1882–1958), American judge Houlder Hudgins (Virginia) (1749-1815), Virginia emigrant, merchant, boatbuilder, planter and politician Jared Hudgins (born 1988), American football player and coach John Hudgins (born 1981), American baseball player Terrell Hudgins (born 1987), American football player Trevor Hudgins (born 1999), American basketball player Zack Hudgins (born 1968), American politician Eric is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 816K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Eric reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Eric

Meaning: eternal ruler

Scandinavian

From the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever) and ríkr (ruler). Name of Eric the Red, the Norse explorer who discovered Greenland.

Surname: Hudgins

English

Andrew Hudgins (born 1951), American poet Cathy Hudgins (1944–2025), American politician David Hudgins (born 1965), American television writer and producer Edward W. Hudgins (1882–1958), American judge Houlder Hudgins (Virginia) (1749-1815), Virginia emigrant, merchant, boatbuilder, planter and politician Jared Hudgins (born 1988), American football player and coach John Hudgins (born 1981), American baseball player Terrell Hudgins (born 1987), American football player Trevor Hudgins (born 1999), American basketball player Zack Hudgins (born 1968), American politician

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Eric is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
Sweden 15%
Norway 10%
Denmark 7%
United Kingdom 22%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Eric by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Eric Hudgins

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Eric Hudgins:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Eric?
The first name Eric originates from Scandinavian. From the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever) and ríkr (ruler). Name of Eric the Red, the Norse explorer who discovered Greenland.
When was Eric most popular?
The name Eric reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hudgins?
The surname Hudgins originates from English. Andrew Hudgins (born 1951), American poet Cathy Hudgins (1944–2025), American politician David Hudgins (born 1965), American television writer and producer Edward W. Hudgins (1882–1958), American judge Houlder Hudgins (Virginia) (1749-1815), Virginia emigrant, merchant, boatbuilder, planter and politician Jared Hudgins (born 1988), American football player and coach John Hudgins (born 1981), American baseball player Terrell Hudgins (born 1987), American football player Trevor Hudgins (born 1999), American basketball player Zack Hudgins (born 1968), American politician
What are the origins of the name Eric Hudgins?
The name Eric Hudgins combines two different traditions: the first name Eric has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Hudgins originates from English.
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