Total births
77
Boys' name · since 1973
Erico
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Erico, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1973–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Erico sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 77 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Erico recorded 77 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2007.
- 77 total births
- 1973–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
77 boys have been named Erico since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 77
- total births
- 1973–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Erico was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
12 babies were named Erico in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Erico's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Erico's full recorded timeline at 1985, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1974 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Erico at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Erico popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2007
- Peak year (1974)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Erico by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Erico's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Erico births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
30 births
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 30 births (39% of all-time use).
Erico by state
Where Erico concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 6 | 7.8% |
Tennessee share of Erico's total US births 7.8%
6 of 77 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Erico? ▼
77 babies have been named Erico since 1973. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1974 with 12 births.
When was Erico most popular? ▼
Erico was most popular in the 1970s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Erico most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Erico are Tennessee (6 births).
How long has the name Erico been used? ▼
Records for Erico go back to 1973, giving 35 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Erico? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eric, Erik, Erick, Erich, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Erico's data
- Erico's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 2000s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Tennessee records the most Ericos (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Erico
Nearby Names Like Erico
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Erico
Eric Boy
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Erik Boy
#477 157,461 births
Erick Boy
#333 79,463 births
Erich Boy
#5670 11,674 births
Erin Boy
#3535 9,478 births
Compare Erico side by side: Erico vs Eric Erico vs Erik Erico vs Erick
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Erico: Baby Name Since 1973 - 77 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/erico. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Erico draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.