Eric
girl nameEric entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #891 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#891
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4880 |
| 1950s | #3272 |
| 1960s | #1486 |
| 1970s | #963 |
| 1980s | #1030 |
| 1990s | #3023 |
| 2000s | #8601 |
| 2010s | #14566 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Eric are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eric alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eric in 2025?
- Eric is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Eric most popular?
- Eric peaked in 1970, reaching #891 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Eric with classmates?
- Eric will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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