Boys name · Iowa
Eric in Iowa
Eric was the 354th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Eric that year. Since 1940, Iowa families have named 11,094 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 7 | 257th |
| 1952 | 44 | 109th |
| 1964 | 185 | 37th |
| 1976 | 368 | 11th |
| 1988 | 221 | 21st |
| 2000 | 69 | 71st |
| 2012 | 21 | 197th |
| 2025 | 10 | 354th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 257th in 1940 to 354th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Iowa in a single year was 418, in 1980. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1975.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Iowa?
Eric was the 354th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Eric that year. Since 1940, Iowa families have named 11,094 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Iowa?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Eric in Iowa. The most babies named Eric in Iowa in a single year was 418, in 1980.
What is the rank of Eric in Iowa?
Eric ranked 354th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1975.
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.