How Many People Are Named Eric?
891,929
people in the United States are named Eric
1 in 375 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#53
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2662%
Of US population
Peak Year
1970
23,721 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Catalan
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Catalan form of ERIC.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 43.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
115,159
New York
73,959
Texas
56,531
Illinois
48,935
Pennsylvania
48,197
Ohio
45,675
Michigan
40,929
Florida
30,627
New Jersey
27,484
Massachusetts
23,897
💡 Fun Facts About "Eric"
- 1,402 babies were named Eric in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1970
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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