Boys name · Kentucky
Eric in Kentucky
Eric was the 361st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 14 babies named Eric that year. Since 1931, Kentucky families have named 10,734 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | 442nd |
| 1952 | 32 | 158th |
| 1964 | 124 | 58th |
| 1976 | 358 | 16th |
| 1989 | 248 | 31st |
| 2001 | 83 | 72nd |
| 2013 | 32 | 175th |
| 2025 | 14 | 361st |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 442nd in 1931 to 361st in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Kentucky in a single year was 394, in 1980. Its best showing was 16th 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 Kentucky?
Eric was the 361st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 14 babies named Eric that year. Since 1931, Kentucky families have named 10,734 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Kentucky?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Eric in Kentucky. The most babies named Eric in Kentucky in a single year was 394, in 1980.
What is the rank of Eric in Kentucky?
Eric ranked 361st among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 16th 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.