Eric
5 countries#273 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eric was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
893,184 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #273 · peaked in 1970 with 23,719 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
318,327 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #663 · peaked in 1965 with 20,135 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,420 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2018 with 500 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,548 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #132 · peaked in 2018 with 470 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
735 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 1974 with 49 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
137 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2020 with 13 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Eric’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #77 | — |
| 2007 | #83 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #86 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #95 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #95 | — |
| 2011 | #104 | ↓9 |
| 2012 | #107 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #118 | ↓11 |
| 2014 | #122 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #138 | ↓16 |
| 2016 | #142 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #143 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #160 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #176 | ↓16 |
| 2020 | #198 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #213 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #229 | ↓16 |
| 2023 | #227 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #252 | ↓25 |
| 2025 | #273 | ↓21 |
Frequently asked questions about Eric
Is Eric a popular name?
Yes — Eric currently ranks #273 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Eric more common for boys or girls?
Eric is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Eric most popular?
Eric peaked in 1970 in United States, with 23,719 recorded births that year.
Is Eric rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Eric’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #600 in 1880 to #273 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Eric?
At least 1,217,931 babies have been recorded with the name Eric across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Eric popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eric appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Eric?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Eric include Steven, Malcolm, Javier, Bodie.
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