Erek
boy nameErek entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #2003 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#2003
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3577 |
| 1970s | #2847 |
| 1980s | #2735 |
| 1990s | #4537 |
| 2000s | #5786 |
| 2010s | #9335 |
| 2020s | #10938 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Erek are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erek alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erek in 2025?
- Erek is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Erek most popular?
- Erek peaked in 1980, reaching #2003 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Erek with classmates?
- Erek will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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