Boys name · Maryland
Eric in Maryland
Eric was the 276th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 20 babies named Eric that year. Since 1937, Maryland families have named 16,063 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 218th |
| 1950 | 63 | 78th |
| 1963 | 290 | 30th |
| 1975 | 280 | 19th |
| 1988 | 377 | 23rd |
| 2000 | 160 | 42nd |
| 2013 | 67 | 95th |
| 2025 | 20 | 276th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland fell from 218th in 1937 to 276th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Maryland in a single year was 453, in 1970. Its best showing was 14th among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Maryland?
Eric was the 276th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 20 babies named Eric that year. Since 1937, Maryland families have named 16,063 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Maryland?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Eric in Maryland. The most babies named Eric in Maryland in a single year was 453, in 1970.
What is the rank of Eric in Maryland?
Eric ranked 276th among boys names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among boys names in 1971.
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.