Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Eril

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

Current Rank

#8,237

Peak Rank

#5,334 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

1991

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#5334

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eril

Eril first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 7 Erils were born — ranking #5,334 that year. As of 2026, Eril ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Erils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Eril

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eril

What does the name Eril mean?

Eril is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eril in 2026?

In 2026, Eril ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Eril most popular?

Eril reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #5,334 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Eril a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eril?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eril include Thales, Elizardo, Flores. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eril

Eril is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Eril's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #5,334. Use the chart and map above to compare Eril'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.