Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Erric

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

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#2,293 (1970)

Total Babies

336

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

2004

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#2293

Peak Rank

336

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Erric

Erric first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1954, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 16 Errics were born — ranking #2,293 that year. As of 2026, Erric ranks #11,354 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 336 Errics have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Erric

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

Eric
Erik
Erick
Erich
Ehrich
Arack
Irick
Iric
Aric
Oric
Auric
Arik

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Erric

What does the name Erric mean?

Erric is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erric in 2026?

In 2026, Erric ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Erric most popular?

Erric reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #2,293 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Erric a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Erric?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erric include Melvern, Abundio, Lyal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erric

Erric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 336 births in the dataset. Erric's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #2,293. Use the chart and map above to compare Erric'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.