Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Erique

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

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#3,221 (1992)

Total Babies

260

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2012

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3221

Peak Rank

260

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Erique

Erique first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 20 Eriques were born — ranking #3,221 that year. As of 2026, Erique ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 260 Eriques 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

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Names that sound like Erique

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erique 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 Erique

What does the name Erique mean?

Erique is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erique in 2026?

In 2026, Erique ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Erique most popular?

Erique reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,221 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Erique a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Erique?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erique include Olegario, Nolberto, Antonius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erique

Erique is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 260 births in the dataset. Erique's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,221. Use the chart and map above to compare Erique'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.