Total births
1,053
Boys' name · since 1976
Eryk
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 1,053 babies named Eryk, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6953
- among boys today
- 1,053
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
1,053 babies have been named Eryk since 1976, making it today's #6953 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eryk has been recorded 1,053 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #6953 nationally and more common than 51% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #6953 among boys today
- 1,053 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Eryk is currently the #6953 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 1,053 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6953
- among boys today
- 1,053
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Eryk vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6953
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Eryk was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
51 babies were named Eryk in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Eryk compares
1,053 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Eryk's all-time total is 187% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eryk | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,053 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eryk's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eryk's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eryk at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#6,953
Active since
1976
Eryk popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Eryk by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Eryk's strongest decade.
383 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Eryk births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 94
1980s
94 births
- 1990s
1990s
255 births
- 2000s
2000s
383 births
- 2010s
2010s
234 births
- 2020s 70
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 383 births (36% of all-time use).
How Eryk 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 Eryk's total volume
Eryk vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eryk by state
Where Eryk concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 113 | 10.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 46 | 4.4% |
| #3 | California | | 37 | 3.5% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Eryk's total US births 10.7%
Even split
113 of 1,053 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eryk? ▼
1,053 babies have been named Eryk since 1976. It currently ranks #6953 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 51 births.
When was Eryk most popular? ▼
Eryk was most popular in the 2000s decade with 383 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Eryk most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eryk are Illinois (113 births), New York (46 births), California (37 births).
How long has the name Eryk been used? ▼
Eryk has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eryk? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eryx, Eryn, Eryck, Eryc, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eryk's data
- Eryk's decade-level peak was the 2000s (383 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Eryks (113 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Eryk
Nearby Names Like Eryk
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eryk
Eryx Boy
#4300 176 births
Eryn Boy
173 births
Eryck Boy
169 births
Eryc Boy
68 births
Eryan Boy
7 births
Compare Eryk side by side: Eryk vs Eryx Eryk vs Eryn Eryk vs Eryck
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eryk
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Eryk: #6953 Boys' Name - 1,053 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eryk. 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 Eryk 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.