Boys name · California
Eric in California
In 2025, 177 babies born in California were named Eric, making it the #212 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1914, add up to 114,747.
Popularity over time
Eric in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | #246 |
| 1930 | 10 | #358 |
| 1946 | 196 | #99 |
| 1962 | 1,670 | #26 |
| 1977 | 2,031 | #16 |
| 1993 | 2,190 | #25 |
| 2009 | 753 | #75 |
| 2025 | 177 | #212 |
The most Eric births in California in a single year was 2,979, in 1990. Its highest rank in California came in 1970, at #9.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #9 in 1970 to #472 in 1923, starting at #246 in 1914 and ending at #212 in 2025.
North Dakota gave Eric its highest national rank, #7, in 1976. See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in California?
In 2025, 177 babies born in California were named Eric, making it the #212 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1914, add up to 114,747.
How many babies are named Eric in California?
California recorded 177 births of babies named Eric in 2025.
What is the rank of Eric in California?
Eric ranked #212 among boys names in California 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.