Eric
Peaked at #13 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Eric has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Eric — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#894
in 1970
Last ranked
#17055
in 2016
Years tracked
69
1942–2016
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Eric reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #894 nationally with 148 babies given the name that year.
Eric hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2016, when it stood at #17055.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #17,055 | 5 |
| 2015 | #17,270 | 5 |
| 2014 | #17,356 | 5 |
| 2013 | #10,495 | 10 |
| 2010 | #13,923 | 7 |
| 2009 | #14,151 | 7 |
| 2008 | #12,968 | 8 |
| 2007 | #11,084 | 10 |
Eric — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#13
in 1973
Current rank
#251
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Eric reached its peak popularity for boys in 1973, ranking #13 nationally with 20,802 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #123 (2014) to #251 (2024) — a 51% drop.
As of 2024, Eric ranks #251 nationally for boys, with 1,402 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #251 | 1,402 |
| 2023 | #227 | 1,544 |
| 2022 | #229 | 1,560 |
| 2021 | #213 | 1,789 |
| 2020 | #198 | 1,917 |
| 2019 | #176 | 2,204 |
| 2018 | #160 | 2,408 |
| 2017 | #143 | 2,782 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Eric most popular?
Eric was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #13 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Eric becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Eric?
At least 891,929 babies have been recorded with the name Eric in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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