Boys name · Arkansas
Eric in Arkansas
Eric was the #291 most common boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 12 Eric births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 6,089 were recorded from 1923 on.
Popularity over time
Eric in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 | #300 |
| 1955 | 20 | #158 |
| 1966 | 106 | #41 |
| 1978 | 212 | #13 |
| 1990 | 115 | #33 |
| 2002 | 56 | #70 |
| 2013 | 27 | #141 |
| 2025 | 12 | #291 |
Rank swung between #13 (1976) and #377 (1941) in Arkansas, from #300 in 1923 to #291 in 2025.
The most Eric births in Arkansas in a single year was 216, in 1976. In 1976 it reached #13, its highest boys-name rank in Arkansas.
Across the country, Eric reached its highest rank of #7 in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Arkansas?
Eric was the #291 most common boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 12 Eric births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 6,089 were recorded from 1923 on.
How many babies are named Eric in Arkansas?
In 2025, 12 babies born in Arkansas were named Eric.
What is the rank of Eric in Arkansas?
In 2025, Eric sat at #291 on the boys list for Arkansas.
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.