Total births
1,396
Unisex name · since 1920
Eron
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 1,396 babies named Eron, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6884
- among boys today
- 1,396
- born since 1920
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Eron currently ranks #6884 among unisex names in America, with 1,396 babies recorded since 1920.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eron has been recorded 1,396 times among boys since 1920, currently ranked #6884 nationally and more common than 52% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #6884 among boys today
- 1,396 born since 1920
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eron is currently the #6884 unisex name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 1,396 born since 1920, peaking in the 1970s.
- #6884
- among boys today
- 1,396
- born since 1920
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Eron vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6884
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Eron was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
38 babies were named Eron in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
How Eron compares
1,396 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eron's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eron | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,396 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eron's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eron at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1981
Current rank
#6,884
Active since
1920
Eron popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (1981)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Eron popularity over time - girls
192 total births recorded since 1894 (Eron as girls' name)
Eron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Eron's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Eron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 90
1960s
90 births
- 1970s
1970s
273 births
- 1980s
1980s
235 births
- 1990s
1990s
251 births
- 2000s
2000s
238 births
- 2010s
2010s
179 births
- 2020s 103
2020s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 273 births (20% of all-time use).
How Eron compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eron's total volume
Eron vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eron by state
Where Eron concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 119 | 8.5% |
| #2 | California | | 64 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Eron's total US births 8.5%
Even split
119 of 1,396 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eron? ▼
1,396 babies have been named Eron since 1920. It currently ranks #6884 among boys. The peak year was 1981 with 38 births.
When was Eron most popular? ▼
Eron was most popular in the 1970s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Eron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eron are Texas (119 births), California (64 births), Michigan (5 births).
Is Eron a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eron is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,396 births, and as a girl's name it has 192 births.
How long has the name Eron been used? ▼
Eron has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 106 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eros, Erol, Ero, Eroz. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eron's data
- Eron's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (273 total births) through the 2020s (103) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Erons (119 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1920–2025 (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. "Eron: #6884 Unisex Name - 1,396 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eron. 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 Eron 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 June 2026.