Boys name · California
Eric in California
Eric was the 212th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 177 babies named Eric that year. Since 1914, California families have named 114,747 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | 246th |
| 1930 | 10 | 358th |
| 1946 | 196 | 99th |
| 1962 | 1,670 | 26th |
| 1977 | 2,031 | 16th |
| 1993 | 2,190 | 25th |
| 2009 | 753 | 75th |
| 2025 | 177 | 212th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 246th in 1914 to 212th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in California in a single year was 2,979, in 1990. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1970.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in California?
Eric was the 212th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 177 babies named Eric that year. Since 1914, California families have named 114,747 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in California?
In 2025, 177 babies were named Eric in California. The most babies named Eric in California in a single year was 2,979, in 1990.
What is the rank of Eric in California?
Eric ranked 212th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1970.
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.