Compare two names
Eric and Erik side by side: Eric peaked in 1970 and Erik in 1980; in 2025 they were given to 1,256 and 549 babies.
Eric and Erik, year by year
Girls and boys together; Eric solid, Erik dashed.
| Eric | Erik | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,256 | 549 |
| Rank 2025 | #273 among boys’ names | #546 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 893,184 | 158,126 |
| Peak year | 1970 | 1980 |
| Girls | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Alive, estimated | 793,000 | 147,000 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.