Erich
2 countries#5861 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Erich was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,706 births recorded 1894–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 1971 with 343 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
713 births recorded 1900–1987 · peaked in 1911 with 34 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Moselle, Haut-Rhin, Nord, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Erich’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2248 | — |
| 2007 | #2281 | ↓33 |
| 2008 | #2467 | ↓186 |
| 2009 | #2486 | ↓19 |
| 2010 | #3128 | ↓642 |
| 2011 | #2504 | ↑624 |
| 2012 | #3231 | ↓727 |
| 2013 | #2895 | ↑336 |
| 2014 | #2542 | ↑353 |
| 2015 | #3775 | ↓1233 |
| 2016 | #3596 | ↑179 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓509 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓2240 |
| 2019 | #4806 | ↑1539 |
| 2020 | #5451 | ↓645 |
| 2021 | #5110 | ↑341 |
| 2022 | #4184 | ↑926 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↓2333 |
| 2024 | #5659 | ↑858 |
| 2025 | #5861 | ↓202 |
Frequently asked questions about Erich
Is Erich a popular name?
Yes — Erich currently ranks #5861 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Erich more common for boys or girls?
Erich is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Erich most popular?
Erich peaked in 1971 in United States, with 343 recorded births that year.
Is Erich rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Erich’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #954 in 1894 to #5861 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Erich?
At least 12,419 babies have been recorded with the name Erich across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Erich popular in more than one country?
Yes — Erich appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.