Boys name · Minnesota
Eric in Minnesota
Eric was the 530th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 10 babies named Eric that year. Since 1916, Minnesota families have named 17,163 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 9 | 251st |
| 1943 | 11 | 213th |
| 1956 | 72 | 88th |
| 1970 | 519 | 18th |
| 1984 | 513 | 16th |
| 1998 | 164 | 44th |
| 2011 | 33 | 193rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 530th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 251st in 1916 to 530th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Minnesota in a single year was 587, in 1980. Its best showing was 11th 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 Minnesota?
Eric was the 530th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 10 babies named Eric that year. Since 1916, Minnesota families have named 17,163 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Minnesota?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Eric in Minnesota. The most babies named Eric in Minnesota in a single year was 587, in 1980.
What is the rank of Eric in Minnesota?
Eric ranked 530th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 11th 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.