Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Zeric

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,800 (2009)

Total Babies

121

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#6800

Peak Rank

121

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zeric

Zeric first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 12 Zerics were born — ranking #6,800 that year. As of 2026, Zeric ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 121 Zerics have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Zeric

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

Xeric
Zurich
Zorich
Seric
Zarek
Zurek
Sarac
Herrick
Ceroc
Ceric
Saric
Sherrick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zeric

What does the name Zeric mean?

Zeric is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zeric in 2026?

In 2026, Zeric ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Zeric most popular?

Zeric reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #6,800 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Zeric a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zeric?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zeric include Kirtan, Mayco, Raheel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zeric

Zeric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 121 births in the dataset. Zeric's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #6,800. Use the chart and map above to compare Zeric'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.