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