Boys name · Mississippi
Eric in Mississippi
Eric was the 191st most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 16 babies named Eric that year. Since 1916, Mississippi families have named 7,060 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 395th |
| 1950 | 18 | 216th |
| 1962 | 89 | 75th |
| 1975 | 187 | 17th |
| 1987 | 151 | 22nd |
| 2000 | 72 | 45th |
| 2012 | 30 | 114th |
| 2025 | 16 | 191st |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi climbed from 395th in 1916 to 191st in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Mississippi in a single year was 244, in 1974. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1974.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Mississippi?
Eric was the 191st most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 16 babies named Eric that year. Since 1916, Mississippi families have named 7,060 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Mississippi?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Eric in Mississippi. The most babies named Eric in Mississippi in a single year was 244, in 1974.
What is the rank of Eric in Mississippi?
Eric ranked 191st among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1974.
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.