Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Eric.
National Rank (2025)
#273
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (1973)
Total U.S. Births
888,891
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Eric Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Eric
According to SSA data, Eric achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 1973. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1970 with 23,571 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 58.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Eric scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-58.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record23,571Births in 1970
Years in Top 100
61yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:122
1890s:204
1900s:262
1910s:1,311
1920s:2,027
1930s:2,796
1940s:15,190
1950s:53,295
1960s:152,222
1970s:211,481
1980s:204,230
1990s:135,244
2000s:69,480
2010s:31,550
2020s:9,477
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEr-ic
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings
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