Boys name · Missouri
Eric in Missouri
Eric was the 332nd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 20 babies named Eric that year. Since 1921, Missouri families have named 17,828 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 | 395th |
| 1946 | 31 | 156th |
| 1959 | 212 | 50th |
| 1972 | 531 | 16th |
| 1986 | 398 | 25th |
| 1999 | 136 | 65th |
| 2012 | 59 | 134th |
| 2025 | 20 | 332nd |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri climbed from 395th in 1921 to 332nd in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Missouri in a single year was 533, in 1971. 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 Missouri?
Eric was the 332nd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 20 babies named Eric that year. Since 1921, Missouri families have named 17,828 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Missouri?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Eric in Missouri. The most babies named Eric in Missouri in a single year was 533, in 1971.
What is the rank of Eric in Missouri?
Eric ranked 332nd among boys names in Missouri 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.