Boys name · Alabama
Eric in Alabama
Eric was the 431st most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 12 babies named Eric that year. Since 1920, Alabama families have named 11,160 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 494th |
| 1944 | 6 | 424th |
| 1958 | 92 | 92nd |
| 1971 | 345 | 22nd |
| 1985 | 252 | 25th |
| 1998 | 115 | 47th |
| 2012 | 43 | 124th |
| 2025 | 12 | 431st |
Its rank among boys names in Alabama climbed from 494th in 1920 to 431st in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Alabama in a single year was 358, in 1972. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Alabama?
Eric was the 431st most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 12 babies named Eric that year. Since 1920, Alabama families have named 11,160 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Alabama?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Eric in Alabama. The most babies named Eric in Alabama in a single year was 358, in 1972.
What is the rank of Eric in Alabama?
Eric ranked 431st among boys names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1972.
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.