Boys name · Massachusetts
Eric in Massachusetts
Eric was the 249th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 24 babies named Eric that year. Since 1912, Massachusetts families have named 23,869 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 217th |
| 1929 | 7 | 253rd |
| 1945 | 55 | 82nd |
| 1961 | 319 | 36th |
| 1977 | 528 | 14th |
| 1993 | 391 | 31st |
| 2009 | 71 | 102nd |
| 2025 | 24 | 249th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 217th in 1912 to 249th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Massachusetts in a single year was 735, in 1971. Its best showing was 12th 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 Massachusetts?
Eric was the 249th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 24 babies named Eric that year. Since 1912, Massachusetts families have named 23,869 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Eric in Massachusetts. The most babies named Eric in Massachusetts in a single year was 735, in 1971.
What is the rank of Eric in Massachusetts?
Eric ranked 249th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 12th 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.