Boys name · Arkansas
Eric in Arkansas
Eric was the 291st most popular boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 12 babies named Eric that year. Since 1923, Arkansas families have named 6,089 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 | 300th |
| 1955 | 20 | 158th |
| 1966 | 106 | 41st |
| 1978 | 212 | 13th |
| 1990 | 115 | 33rd |
| 2002 | 56 | 70th |
| 2013 | 27 | 141st |
| 2025 | 12 | 291st |
Its rank among boys names in Arkansas climbed from 300th in 1923 to 291st in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Arkansas in a single year was 216, in 1976. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1976.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Arkansas?
Eric was the 291st most popular boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 12 babies named Eric that year. Since 1923, Arkansas families have named 6,089 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Arkansas?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Eric in Arkansas. The most babies named Eric in Arkansas in a single year was 216, in 1976.
What is the rank of Eric in Arkansas?
Eric ranked 291st among boys names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1976.
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.