Boys name · Indiana
Eric in Indiana
Eric was the 303rd most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 26 babies named Eric that year. Since 1920, Indiana families have named 22,509 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 361st |
| 1949 | 91 | 81st |
| 1961 | 314 | 43rd |
| 1974 | 589 | 14th |
| 1987 | 453 | 22nd |
| 2000 | 206 | 50th |
| 2012 | 63 | 135th |
| 2025 | 26 | 303rd |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 361st in 1920 to 303rd in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Indiana in a single year was 689, in 1971. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1973.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Indiana?
Eric was the 303rd most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 26 babies named Eric that year. Since 1920, Indiana families have named 22,509 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Indiana?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Eric in Indiana. The most babies named Eric in Indiana in a single year was 689, in 1971.
What is the rank of Eric in Indiana?
Eric ranked 303rd among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1973.
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.