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Erie

boy name

Erie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 18802025

18802002
US babies named Erie per year from 1880 to 2025
rank today
#809
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1880s#885
1890s#1035
1900s#1253
1910s#2278
1920s#2550
1930s#2702
1940s#2369
1950s#1753
1960s#1264
1970s#1275
1980s#1891
1990s#5413
2000s#9375

Living bearers

About 1,400 people named Erie are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Erie alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Erie in 2025?
Erie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Erie most popular?
Erie peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Erie with classmates?
Erie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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