Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Erico

Name: Popularity of the name Erico in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Erico, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,921

Peak Rank

#2,946 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2007

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#2946

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Erico

Erico first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 12 Ericos were born — ranking #2,946 that year. As of 2026, Erico ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 77 Ericos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Erico

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erico is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arico
Erica
Erika
Ericka
Jerico
Enrico
Areo
Airco
Yreka
Iroko
Gericault
Aereo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Erico

What does the name Erico mean?

Erico is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erico in 2026?

In 2026, Erico ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Erico most popular?

Erico reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #2,946 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Erico most popular?

Erico has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Erico.

Is Erico a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Erico is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Erico?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erico include Hason, Shanna, Cheo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erico

Erico is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 77 births in the dataset. Erico's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #2,946. Use the chart and map above to compare Erico's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.