Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Eryck

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#5,034 (1999)

Total Babies

169

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2019

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#5034

Peak Rank

169

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eryck

The earliest SSA record of Eryck as a baby boy name dates back to 1969, when 5 babies received it. 1999 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Eryck — #5,034 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Erycks. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2019 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 169 Erycks 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 Eryck

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eryck 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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Wreck
Reck
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eryck

What does the name Eryck mean?

Eryck is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eryck in 2026?

In 2026, Eryck ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Eryck most popular?

Eryck reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #5,034 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Eryck a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eryck?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eryck include Rameses, Amritpal, Kevonta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eryck

Eryck is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 169 births in the dataset. Eryck's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #5,034. Use the chart and map above to compare Eryck'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.