Boy · #12,366 in 2026

Eryc

Erythromycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes respiratory tract infections, skin infections, chlamydia infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and syphilis. It may also be used during pregnancy to prevent Group B streptococcal infection in the newborn, and to improve delayed stomach emptying. It can be given intravenously and by mouth.

Current Rank
#12,366
Peak Rank
#6,314 (1998)
Total Babies
68
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
2007
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#6314
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eryc

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Erythromycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes respiratory tract infections, skin infections, chlamydia infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and syphilis. It may also be used during pregnancy to prevent Group B streptococcal infection in the newborn, and to improve delayed stomach emptying. It can be given intravenously and by mouth.

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Origin & history
In 1952, Filipino scientist Abelardo B. Aguilar sent some soil samples to his employers at Eli Lilly and Company . Aguilar had managed to isolate erythromycin from the metabolic products of a strain of Streptomyces erythreus (designation changed to Saccharopolyspora erythraea ) found in the samples. Aguilar received no further credit or compensation for his discovery. The scientist was allegedly promised a trip to the company's manufacturing plant in Indianapolis , Indiana , but it was never fulfilled. In a 1956 letter to Eugene N. Beesley, the company's president at the time, Aguilar wrote: "

The Story of Eryc

Eryc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 9 Erycs were born — ranking #6,314 that year. As of 2026, Eryc ranks #12,366 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Erycs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eryc

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eryc 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Eryc

What does the name Eryc mean?
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes respiratory tract infections, skin infections, chlamydia infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and syphilis. It may also be used during pregnancy to prevent Group B streptococcal infection in the newborn, and to improve delayed stomach emptying. It can be given intravenously and by mouth.
How popular is Eryc in 2026?
In 2026, Eryc ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Eryc most popular?
Eryc reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,314 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Eryc a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eryc is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Eryc?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eryc include Masahiro, Inocente, Usbaldo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Eryc

Eryc is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Eryc's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,314. Use the chart and map above to compare Eryc'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.