Total births
78
Girls' name · since 1972
Eriko
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 78 babies named Eriko, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 78
- total births
- 1972–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
78 girls have been named Eriko since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eriko has been recorded 78 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1998.
- 78 total births
- 1972–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
78 girls have been named Eriko since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 78
- total births
- 1972–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Eriko was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
12 babies were named Eriko in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Eriko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eriko's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eriko at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Eriko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1998
- Peak year (1990)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Eriko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Eriko's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Eriko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 39 births (50% of all-time use).
Eriko by state
Where Eriko concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 9.0% |
California share of Eriko's total US births 9.0%
7 of 78 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eriko? ▼
78 babies have been named Eriko since 1972. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1990 with 12 births.
When was Eriko most popular? ▼
Eriko was most popular in the 1980s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Eriko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eriko are California (7 births).
How long has the name Eriko been used? ▼
Records for Eriko go back to 1972, giving 27 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Eriko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Erin, Erica, Erika, Ericka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eriko's data
- Eriko's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (39 total births) through the 1990s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Erikos (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Eriko
Nearby Names Like Eriko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eriko
Erin Girl
#798 316,575 births
Erica Girl
#1494 231,613 births
Erika Girl
#1142 125,664 births
Ericka Girl
#3911 23,420 births
Eric Girl
4,293 births
Compare Eriko side by side: Eriko vs Erin Eriko vs Erica Eriko vs Erika
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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, 1972–1998 (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. "Eriko: Baby Name Since 1972 - 78 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eriko. 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 Eriko 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.