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Eric

Eric is a boy name of Spanish origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#194

How popular is Eric?

Popularity in the United States

Eric has been given to 885,635 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 865 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Eric per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Eric has been given to 318,327 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Eric per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 30,914 people called Eric living in Spain, with an average age of 16.

885,635 Babies named since 1880
1970s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Eric

Is Eric a boy's or a girl's name?

Eric is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Eric?

Eric has been given to 885,635 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.