Eric
boy name#273 in 2025Eric entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 1973, ranks #273 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#273
rank today
#13
peak (1973)
1,256
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #550 |
| 1890s | #433 |
| 1900s | #438 |
| 1910s | #426 |
| 1920s | #424 |
| 1930s | #337 |
| 1940s | #158 |
| 1950s | #78 |
| 1960s | #29 |
| 1970s | #15 |
| 1980s | #20 |
| 1990s | #31 |
| 2000s | #66 |
| 2010s | #131 |
| 2020s | #232 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Eric has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 801,000 people named Eric are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eric alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 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 ranks #273 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,256 babies given the name.
- When was the name Eric most popular?
- Eric peaked in 1973, reaching #13 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eric with classmates?
- Eric will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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