Boys name · Alabama
Eric in Alabama
As of 2025, Eric was the #431 most common boys name in Alabama, drawn from 12 births that year. Its total reaches 11,160 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
Popularity over time
Eric in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | #494 |
| 1944 | 6 | #424 |
| 1958 | 92 | #92 |
| 1971 | 345 | #22 |
| 1985 | 252 | #25 |
| 1998 | 115 | #47 |
| 2012 | 43 | #124 |
| 2025 | 12 | #431 |
Rank swung between #12 (1972) and #502 (1927) in Alabama, from #494 in 1920 to #431 in 2025.
Eric had its most births in Alabama in 1972, when 358 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in Alabama was #12, in 1972.
Its highest rank in any state was #7, in North Dakota in 1976. See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Alabama?
As of 2025, Eric was the #431 most common boys name in Alabama, drawn from 12 births that year. Its total reaches 11,160 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
How many babies are named Eric in Alabama?
12 Eric babies were born in Alabama in 2025.
What is the rank of Eric in Alabama?
Eric ranked #431 among boys names in Alabama in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.