How Common is the First Name Eric?
We estimate that there are 805,988 people named Eric who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Eric is the 29th most common for men, and the 42nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Eric?
The average person named Eric is 42.09 years old.
Is Eric a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,402 people named Eric were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 251st most popular name for boys, and the 480th most popular overall.
The popularity of Eric peaked between 1973–1976, when it was the 13th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Eric a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Eric is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Eric are male.
Popularity of Eric in England
In 2020, Eric was the 129th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.